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Jun 4, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps TAV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hovers above the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. As the Harrier enters a twilight phase and the Marine Corps continues its transition to the F-35, 2nd MAW's remaining Harrier squadron maintains operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

100

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