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2D MAW Photos

Jun 28, 2021

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm flies the CH-53K "King Stallion" at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2021. Cederholm, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, said, "the CH-53K is an awesome machine and will be an incredible asset to the (Marine Air Ground Task Force and joint force on the battlefield of the future." The CH-53K will replace the CH-53E “Super Stallion,” which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

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EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing