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Video by Cpl. Stephen Holland
III MEF Marines | Fast rope and rappel
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Sept. 26, 2023 | 8:17
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast rope and rappel from a MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, during a training exercise at LZ Starling, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2023. Helicopter rope suspension techniques teach Marines proper knots, rappelling techniques and build confidence for maneuvering from air to ground. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Stephen Holland)
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