U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla/Released 250606-M-EC903-1354.JPG
Jun 8, 2025
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations aboard amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), in the Philippine Sea, June 6, 2025. Marines and Sailors conducted flight operations in order to expand mission capabilities in support of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7thFleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R6
LENS
RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM
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14
SHUTTERSPEED
1/100
ISO
100
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