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From ground to sky: Marines keep the mission moving

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 prepare an AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to HMLA-773 during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 27, 2026. FARP’s are a temporary mobile facility deployed close to an area of operations to refuel and rearm aircraft in austere locations, maximizing combat operational reach and reducing turnaround time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle
VIRIN: 260827-F-WW862-1036.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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