U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel Serrano/Released 260127-M-SH393-1617.JPG
Feb 26, 2026
SURIGAO STRAIT (Feb. 17, 2026) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Perez-Reyes, an amphibious combat vehicle crewman assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, provides security while scouting for surface contacts as part of the small craft action team during defense of the amphibious task force aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) while transiting through the Surigao Strait Feb. 17, 2026. TF Ashland is a flexible, forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel Serrano)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R6
LENS
SAMYANG RF 85mm F1.4
APERTURE
18/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
1600
No camera details available.
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