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Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicles prepare to embark onto a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment attached High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the 31st MEU. 3/12 integration with the 31st MEU demonstrates the ability to execute Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the flexibility to rapidly respond to crises and contingencies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Strength of Steel

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales/Released 240813-M-AO923-1104.JPG

Apr 8, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicles prepare to embark onto a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment attached High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the 31st MEU. 3/12 integration with the 31st MEU demonstrates the ability to execute Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the flexibility to rapidly respond to crises and contingencies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

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Canon EOS R

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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1/2500

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