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Mar 25, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William A. Hart, from New Jersey, left, and Capt. Colin Kennelly, from Connecticut, both AH-1Z Viper pilots with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to enter an AH-1Z Viper at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 20, 2026. HMLA-167 is one of two Marine light attack helicopter squadrons assigned to 2nd MAW. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and sustains expeditionary, combat-ready units to provide flexible and responsive aviation support to combatant commander presence, security cooperation, and crisis-response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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22/10

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1/3200

ISO

100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

22/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/3200

ISO

100

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