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May 19, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine while conducting a live-fire range in La Cavalerie, France, April 2, 2026. South fired the carbine during a bilateral training live-fire range. The purpose of the training is to increase interoperability, lethality, and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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Canon EOS R

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

100

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