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    5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company hosts swim qualification [Image 3 of 13]

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    An underwater photograph captures a military service member swimming fully clothed in camouflage uniform. The image is taken from below the surface, showing the swimmer moving through the water with eyes closed and arms extended. A name tape reading 'NESTEB' (partially visible) is visible on the uniform, consistent with U.S. Marine Corps digital camouflage (MARPAT).

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. John Haubeil 

    III MEF Information Group     

    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Forde Nesteby, a native of Iowa and a communication strategy and operations chief with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, swims during a swim qualification course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. The Marine Corps swim qualification test supports mission readiness by developing Marines’ confidence and ability to survive and operate in aquatic and littoral environments during amphibious operations or rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Haubeil)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 01:12
    Photo ID: 9902140
    VIRIN: 260828-M-FK383-1047
    Resolution: 4928x3360
    Size: 6.61 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
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