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    13th MEU | LAR Co. Executes an Amphibious Assault [Image 14 of 35]

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    A close-up photograph of a male military personnel, likely a U.S. Marine based on visible MARPAT camouflage uniform and rank insignia, with face camouflage paint applied. He is holding a radio handset to his mouth and appears to be communicating, wearing tactical gear including a helmet with mounted accessories. His expression is intense and his face shows signs of exertion or stress.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.26.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bradley Beaudoin, a scout team leader assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relays a situation report during an amphibious assault at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 27, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. Beaudoin is a Florida native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue)

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2026
    Date Posted: 08.30.2026 22:48
    Photo ID: 9899260
    VIRIN: 260826-M-TI298-4348
    Resolution: 4480x6720
    Size: 9.89 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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