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May 6, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Travis Chamberlin, right, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks with retired Rear Admiral Jonas Wikström during exercise Aurora 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, May 1, 2026. 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. Chamberlin is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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1/3200

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100

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Canon EOS R5

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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28/10

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1/3200

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100

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