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A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, parachutes into a drop zone during a military freefall sustainment at Raeford, North Carolina, Sept. 3, 2026. Military freefall sustainments are necessary to conduct parachute operations in support of the 26th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Parachute Operations

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez/Released 260903-M-DC083-1314.JPG

Sep 8, 2026

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, parachutes into a drop zone during a military freefall sustainment at Raeford, North Carolina, Sept. 3, 2026. Military freefall sustainments are necessary to conduct parachute operations in support of the 26th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/5000

ISO

100

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