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    HIJUDAI MANEUVER AREA. OITA, JAPAN – U.S. Marines with 12th LCT conduct a bilateral range during exercise Resolute Dragon 26 [Image 6 of 12]

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    A military service member in full combat gear is applying camouflage face paint while using a small mirror or compact to check the application. The individual is wearing a tactical helmet equipped with night vision devices and other optical attachments. The uniform pattern and equipment are consistent with U.S. Marine Corps combat gear.

    JAPAN

    06.26.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Camila Garibay 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cayden Griffin, a rifleman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, applies camouflage paint during a bilateral range during Resolute Dragon 26 at Japan Self-Defense Force Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, June 28, 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. Griffin is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Camila Garibay)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2026
    Date Posted: 06.30.2026 04:22
    Photo ID: 9782505
    VIRIN: 260628-M-JG313-1308
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 3.3 MB
    Location: JP
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