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Apr 24, 2026

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare a F-35B Lightning II aircraft for familiarization flights during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 20, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska an exercise is designed to simulate complex scenarios, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition, and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases, enhancing our ability to respond effectively to contingencies in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

100

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