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Apr 13, 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, right, commanding general of 3d Marine Division, prepares to pass the sword of office to U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Ben Hodges, center, oncoming Command Master Chief Petty Officer of 3d Marine Division, at a combined relief and appointment and change of charge ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2023. The ceremony commemorates the transfer of responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Michael Martinet to Sgt. Maj. Robert Schieler, and from U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Donald Leppert to Hodges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/5000

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/5000

ISO

100