U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. William Copleston, a platoon commander with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, applies camouflage paint onto an attendee at a static display as part of the closing ceremony of Exercise Tagata Toa in La Foa, New Caledonia, May 8, 2026. Exercise Tagata Toa 26 is a high-intensity, regimental-level, combined arms exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia meant to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships between nations operating in the South Pacific. Copleston is a native of South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 04:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9680337 |
| VIRIN: | 260508-M-MO098-2641 |
| Resolution: | 7645x5099 |
| Size: | 7.78 MB |
| Location: | LA FOA, NC |
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