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May 11, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elijah Serrano, a native of Jacksonville, Florida and a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, ground fights during a bout with Lance Cpl. Jovanny Garcia, a native of Santa Maria, California, and a field artillery fire control Marine with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd MARDIV, during a Jiu-Jitsu tournament at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2026. Practicing Jiu-Jitsu helps Marines sustain their effectiveness in close-quarter combat, ensuring their readiness against any threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

4000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

4000

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