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Raymond McPherson, center, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, shakes the hand of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Kabiru M. Labaran, right, senior enlisted leader, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother and friend at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney/Released 260319-M-AV282-1242.JPG

Mar 27, 2026

Raymond McPherson, center, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, shakes the hand of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Kabiru M. Labaran, right, senior enlisted leader, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother and friend at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

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Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

800

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