Mar 31, 2026

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains’ Mate (Handling) Chief Petty Officer Naval Francisco assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), signals a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to take off during deck landing qualifications in the Pacific Ocean, March 28, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

500

 
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