U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa/Released 250427-M-LU593-1023.JPG
May 1, 2025
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leonardo Vernalha, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 sights in an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a counter-landing live-fire rehearsal in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 at Rizal, Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. Vernalha is a native of Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R5
LENS
RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
APERTURE
4
SHUTTERSPEED
1/400
ISO
100
No camera details available.
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