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Mar 12, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Mar. 9, 2026. The MQ-9A made its inaugural landing at Marine Corps Air Station New River, a milestone achieved through extensive coordination and careful airspace deconfliction with civilian counterparts to ensure the success of the long-range flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

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Canon EOS R

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

400

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