Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Zachary Heffernan, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, flies in an Osprey over the Solomon Islands during Operation Render Safe 2024-2, Sept. 13, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in the Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. Heffernan is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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22/10

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1/125

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100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

22/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

100

 
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