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Forward Deployed. Forward Engaged.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Lt. Trevor Compton, the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) force commander with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), awaits the arrival of an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) during a TRAP exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. Along with personnel and aircraft recovery, TRAP teams are also tasked with destroying sensitive material when deemed necessary, in order to deny the enemy access. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon)

31st MEU: We Make It Look...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Alarcon/Released 220209-M-WN068-1028.JPG

Mar 8, 2022

U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Lt. Trevor Compton, the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) force commander with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), awaits the arrival of an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) during a TRAP exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. Along with personnel and aircraft recovery, TRAP teams are also tasked with destroying sensitive material when deemed necessary, in order to deny the enemy access. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon)

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Canon EOS Rebel T8i

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EF85mm f/1.2L II USM

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SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

400

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