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Jul 29, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler Frizzell, from Connecticut, a CH-53K King Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to board a CH-53K King Stallion during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel near Helena, Montana, July 26, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure readiness for future deployments and operations. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation of an operational unit based on approved Marine Corps training and readiness tasks, conditions, and standards to ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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8

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1/250

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

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