U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester/Released 260126-M-TS146-1052.JPG
Mar 16, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, utilizes a scout sniper observation telescope in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2026. South used the telescope while conducting a sniper range during Advance Winter Warfare Course. The purpose of AWWC is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including job specific training, snowmobiling, develop winter fighting positions, camouflage and concealment, and several other areas that are vital in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. It was also conducted in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R
LENS
RF28-70mm F2 L USM
APERTURE
2
SHUTTERSPEED
1/320
ISO
100
No camera details available.
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