U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Haubeil/Released 260527-M-M0231-6666.JPG
May 27, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Maxwell Carlson, a native of Alaska and an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 3d Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, removes an Opterra 2-meter Wing BNF Basic drone battery during Kaiju Rain 26 on Ie Shima, Japan, May 8, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III MIG-led exercise, focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and supporting regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Haubeil)
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Canon EOS R5
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RF28-70mm F2 L USM
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71/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/400
ISO
100
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