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A U.S. Marine with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailor with America Expeditionary Strike Group fire at a target during a shooting competition aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Solomon Sea, Aug. 7, 2021. The event consisted of Marines and Sailors competing as they shoot a series of drills with a goal of having the highest total score. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operation 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 Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

Blue-Green Team

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly/Released 210807-M-TS451-1757.JPG

Apr 15, 2026

A U.S. Marine with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailor with America Expeditionary Strike Group fire at a target during a shooting competition aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Solomon Sea, Aug. 7, 2021. The event consisted of Marines and Sailors competing as they shoot a series of drills with a goal of having the highest total score. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operation 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 Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

640

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