May 14, 2026

A U.S. Marine with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, aims an M203 40 mm grenade launcher at simulated enemies during a patrol as part of Exercise Tagata Toa in Plum, New Caledonia, April 28, 2026. Exercise Tagata Toa 26 is a high-intensity, regimental-level, combined arms exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia meant to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships between nations operating in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

 
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