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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis/Released 260502-M-XY994-1997.JPG
May 2, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Micheal Christopher, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)
CAMERA
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
LENS
EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
APERTURE
9
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
100
No camera details available.
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