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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, left, and a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over Kumamoto, Japan during Resolute Dragon 26, June 21, 2026. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa/Released 260621-M-SM417-1196.JPG

Jun 30, 2026

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, left, and a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over Kumamoto, Japan during Resolute Dragon 26, June 21, 2026. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa)

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Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

320

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