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    LCF-24: Aerial Recon BDA of Caracas Venezuela [Image 7 of 19]

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    A close-up profile portrait of a military personnel wearing a flight or tactical helmet with a microphone boom attached. The subject is photographed in dramatic low-key lighting, revealing partial facial features and camouflage uniform. A first aid kit with a red cross symbol is partially visible in the background.

    CARACAS, VENEZUELA

    06.28.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrad, surveys the terrain during an aerial damage assessment flight with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, at Caracas, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 06.30.2026 00:54
    Photo ID: 9781696
    VIRIN: 260628-M-TH104-2120
    Resolution: 3133x4700
    Size: 1.71 MB
    Location: CARACAS, VE
    Web Views: 22
    Downloads: 4

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