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May 8, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, picks up an M101 trailer load during a helicopter support team sling load training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 29, 2026. The training focused on the technical execution of external lift procedures to transport heavy equipment, validating the team’s tactical proficiency and ensuring the unit remains ready to sustain forces in austere, expeditionary environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

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RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/6

ISO

16000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/6

ISO

16000

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