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Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Christof Coleman, left, a Marine Corps Community Service Marine with Combat Logistics Company 36, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of California, and Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Texas, dressed as Santa Claus, perform a Christmas skit during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event held at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. Dec. 8, 2024. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting event showcases MCAS Iwakuni’s strong connection with the local community and highlights the U.S.-Japan alliance through shared holiday celebrations featuring music performances, food booths, an ugly sweater contest, and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

2500