U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaime Espronceda, a rifleman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, sights in his M27 infantry automatic rifle during a bilateral rehearsal range during Resolute Dragon 26 at Japan Self-Defense Force Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, June 27, 2026. Resolute Dragon 26 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Forces and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Espronceda is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Camila Garibay)
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2026 04:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9782503 |
| VIRIN: | 260627-M-JG313-1276 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 4.22 MB |
| Location: | JP |
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