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Marines


MCB Camp Pendleton

MCB Pendleton Seal
Oceanside, California
Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

May 19, 2026

U.S. Marines with India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, participate in a nighttime short bay live fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 12, 2026. The Short Bay Distance Stage is designed to simulate close combat conditions, emphasizing speed, target engagement under pressure and marksmanship fundamentals at short distances rather than long-range qualification courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Akamelu)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/25

ISO

25600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/25

ISO

25600