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Apr 15, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sydney Distefano, from New York, a communication strategy and operations officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses in front of Houston City Hall in Houston, Texas, April 13, 2026. Held in partnership with Freedom 250, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

II Marine Expeditionary Force