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The Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, speaks with Col. Kwabena K. Gyimah, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, before a hike at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2025. Vance, a former Marine, led the hike to reinforce the values of camaraderie and unit cohesion. A fundamental element in Marine training, hiking builds both physical endurance and mental resilience in preparation for future battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

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Jul 14, 2025

The Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, speaks with Col. Kwabena K. Gyimah, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, before a hike at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2025. Vance, a former Marine, led the hike to reinforce the values of camaraderie and unit cohesion. A fundamental element in Marine training, hiking builds both physical endurance and mental resilience in preparation for future battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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63/10

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1/800

ISO

200

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