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2nd Marine Logistics Group
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Jan 7, 2026

Brad Browning, right, a senior solutions engineer with Kylmeta, assists U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Celeste Smith, a data systems administrator with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, operate an osprey hybrid GEO\LEO during a Satellite Communications Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 16, 2025. The purpose of CSOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. Smith is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

100