U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce/Released 220512-M-MH051-1119.JPG
Jun 6, 2022
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, secure a landing zone during Counter Assault Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2022. During this force-on-force exercise, an infantry company with 3/2 rapidly deployed into the double-canopy jungles of the Northern Training Area to defend against an assault from another infantry company with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. This exercise was designed to increase 3rd Marine Division’s ability to seize and defend key maritime terrain, such as islands or coastal areas, and conduct Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations in the western Pacific. 3/2 is deployed under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.
CAMERA
Canon EOS R6
LENS
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
APERTURE
71/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
100
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