2D MAW Photos

Carolina Dragon 25 is a 2nd MAW and Expeditionary Strike Group 2 exercise designed to validate and exercise the SS Wright’s capabilities and to prepare and confirm readiness for incorporation into future 2nd MAW exercises and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin Kulczewski/Released 250917-M-YV358-1042.JPG

Sep 22, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cesar Escamilla, from California, a mobile facility maintenance mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 26, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates a crane while aboard the Military Sealift Command Wright-class aviation logistics support ship SS Wright (T-AVB-3) during Exercise Carolina Dragon 25 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2025. Carolina Dragon 25 is a 2nd MAW and Expeditionary Strike Group 2 exercise designed to validate and exercise the SS Wright’s capabilities and to prepare and confirm readiness for incorporation into future 2nd MAW exercises and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

125

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