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    U.S. Force Recon Marines sharpen amphibious raid skills in Estonia [Image 19 of 20]

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    A heavily equipped soldier in camouflage gear is positioned in a coniferous forest, aiming a rifle with an optical scope. The individual is wearing full tactical kit including a helmet with mounted devices, body armor, and a backpack. The setting appears to be a woodland training or operational environment with tall pine trees and young saplings.

    SAAREMAA, ESTONIA

    06.16.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    A U.S. Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, assaults an objective during exercise Baltic Operations 2026 in Saaremaa, Estonia, June 16, 2026. BALTOPS 2026 is a major annual multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea and is led by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, it aims to enhance interoperability among NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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    Date Taken: 06.16.2026
    Date Posted: 06.30.2026 03:27
    Photo ID: 9780724
    VIRIN: 260616-M-TS146-1011
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 9.88 MB
    Location: SAAREMAA, EE
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