U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Arnett, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, employs a water tester during exercise Aurora 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, April 26, 2026. Marines use portable, rugged, and energy‑efficient water purification systems to provide safe drinking water in austere or combat environments. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. Arnett is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)
| Date Taken: | 04.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.29.2026 04:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9646376 |
| VIRIN: | 260426-M-YM562-2022 |
| Resolution: | 3726x2484 |
| Size: | 3.2 MB |
| Location: | SE |
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