U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner/Released 260428-M-YM562-1036.JPG
May 1, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlito Ferrera, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, executes M240B machine gun operating procedures during exercise Aurora 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, April 28, 2026. CLB-24 conducted drills with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. Ferrera is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)
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Canon EOS R
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RF28-70mm F2 L USM
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4
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1/500
ISO
100
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