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Mar 17, 2026

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members, pose for a photo in the closing ceremony for Iron Fist 26, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 9, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and JGSDF. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Reyes)

CAMERA

Canon EOS RP

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS RP

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

100

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific