Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 C/D Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to take off for a trans-Pacific flight in support of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 5, 2025. VMFA-232 will attach to 1st MAW to enhance squadron readiness and provide flexible fighter attack capabilities in support of a forward posture in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

 
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