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Mar 3, 2026

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, preform preflight checks after an aviation delivery ground refueling during the MEU's certification exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Feb. 17, 2026. ADGR is a tactical capability allowing Marine Corps aircraft to refuel other aircraft or ground vehicles in austere, forward locations without established infrastructure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

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EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

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16

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

LENS

EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

APERTURE

16

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

100

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