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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Okinawa, Japan

Apr 28, 2023

U.S. and Philippine senior military leaders furl the exercise flag at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training, urban operation, aviation operations, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

640

 
III Marine Expeditionary Force