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Marines


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Imagery taken by MARFORRES COMMSTRAT

Mar 13, 2026

U.S. service members, veterans, and civilians bow their heads in prayer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day prior to conducting an enlistment ceremony in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

320