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Nov 25, 2025

Guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general and delivers remarks during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognized the sacrifices and achievements of Marines throughout history. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

5000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

5000