U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tatum Braglin, right, a data systems administrator, and Pfc. Drew Essex, a transmissions system operator, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, establish a dipole makeshift antenna during a radio communications class as part of exercise Baltic Operations 26 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 5, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Braglin is a native of North Carolina. Essex is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)
| Date Taken: | 06.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.22.2026 10:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9748697 |
| VIRIN: | 260605-M-KU924-1169 |
| Resolution: | 6895x4599 |
| Size: | 5.69 MB |
| Location: | SKRUNDA, LV |
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