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Jun 30, 2026

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, assaults an objective during exercise Baltic Operations 2026 in Saaremaa, Estonia, June 16, 2026. BALTOPS 2026 is a major annual multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea and is led by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, it aims to enhance interoperability among NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

100

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