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2D MAW Photos

Aug 25, 2025

A U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justice Grammar a F-35B lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing runs through pre-flight checks during ARCTIC EDGE 25 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2025. This specialized Artic field training provides pilots and enablers valuable real-world experience ensuring continued operational readiness throughout the region. AE25 is a North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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14

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

14

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

400

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing