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Apr 9, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christina Reese, left, and Lance Cpl. Ethan Marsh, both mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a M224 60mm  lightweight mortar system during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 1, 2026. The range strengthens the unit’s ability to maneuver in a dynamic training environment while enhancing combat effectiveness and overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/25

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/25

ISO

1000

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