U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Matthew Kraft, a rifle platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Matthew Kraft, a rifle platoon commander with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares to rappel from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a fast ro... More
Members of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian
Members of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from Shilo, Manitoba, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment from Hawaii, practice the Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System with a CH-53... More
Left side medium shot of a USAF HH-60 Pave Hawk Combat Rescue Helicopt...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lake George State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ken Wright Release Status: Released to Publ... More
Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More
Marines of the Second Force Reconnaissance Company use fastrope techni...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: K. Hart Release Status... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 1st Marine Division, climb into a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a fastrope exercise ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from EOD Mobile Unit Two...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1(Nac) Spi... More
Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from the 31st Marine Expedition...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BELLEAU WOOD Base: Uss Dubuque (LPD 8) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chris Tourge, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More
Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Major Command Shown: 13th MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Re... More
US Air Force Airmen from the 320th STS (Strategic Training Squadron) i...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Victor Owens, USAF Release Status: Released ... More
Sgt. Matthew Haines, a squad leader with India Co,
Sgt. Matthew Haines, a squad leader with India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, gives a safety brief to Marines before conducting a fast-roping exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on Jan. 25, 2017 as part of... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control member clears the area
Joint Terminal Attack Control member clears the area of the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traffic of ... More
Lance Cpl. Travis Howarth, a rifleman with India Co,
Lance Cpl. Travis Howarth, a rifleman with India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, dons a pair of leather gloves to conduct a fast-roping exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) simulating descending from a helic... More
A US Air Force AIRMAN from the 320th STS (Strategic Training Squadron)...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Victor Owens, USAF Release Status: Released ... More
A US Air Force AIRMAN from the 320th STS (Strategic Training Squadron)...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Victor Owens, USAF Release Status: Released ... More
Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Barren, rifleman, Kilo Company,
Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Barren, rifleman, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, gives a warning to other Marines as their helicopter approaches an objective area during fast rope training here, Oct. 9, 2013.
US COAST GUARD VERTICAL INSERTION
SANDWICH, Mass. (Oct. 30, 2005)--A student of the Atlantic Area Vertical Insertion Program descends down a fast rope during the week-long VI course held here. The course is designed to members to effectively de... More
A Marine with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1,
A Marine with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, descends 35 feet down a thick, plaited rope rigged to a helicopter parked on the amphibious assault ship Makin Island. The battalion is the 11th Marine Exped... More
Cpl. Caleb Potter of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines
Cpl. Caleb Potter of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines grips a 90-foot rope as Marines descend from the top of an elevator dock aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a fast-roping exercise on Jan. 25, 2017, ... More
Portuguese Marines fastrope from a Portugese Lynx Mk-95 helicopter to ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE '98 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Todd P. Cichonowicz, USN Release Status: Released... More
A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light
A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Air Wing, walks back to his helicopter during a fastrope exercise at Marine Corps Base... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand by to board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltroto... More
Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Major Command Shown: 13th MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Re... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (January 7, 2017) A
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (January 7, 2017) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, slides down a fast rope during helicopter rope suspension techni... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, secure a rappel line from an MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, during a training ex... More
A HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flies to perform maneuvers
A HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flies to perform maneuvers during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. The HH-60 is tasked to perform military operations that include search and rescue, disaster respon... More
Marines of the Second Force Reconnaissance Company use fastrope techni...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: K. Hart Release Status... More
A HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flies to perform maneuvers
A HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flies to perform maneuvers while Joint Terminal Attack Controllers sit inside during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members along with other members in the sp... More
Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters hover while Joint Terminal
Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters hover while Joint Terminal Attack Control members fast rope during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traff... More
Sgt. Matthew Haines, a squad leader with India Co,
Sgt. Matthew Haines, a squad leader with India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, gives a safety brief to Marines before conducting a fast-roping exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on Jan. 25, 2017 as part of... More
A Marine with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1,
A Marine with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, descends 35 feet down a thick, plaited rope rigged to a helicopter parked on the amphibious assault ship Makin Island. The battalion is the 11th Marine Exped... More
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down a fast rope attached to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and dir... More
US COAST GUARD VERTICAL INSERTION
SANDWICH, Mass. (Oct. 30, 2005)--A student of the Atlantic Area Vertical Insertion Program descends down a fast rope during the week-long VI course held here. The course is designed to teach members to effecti... More
US military and Canadian armed forces combat cameramen train in combat...
U.S. service members along with Canadian armed forces make an approach to a building during close quarters battle training during Fleet Combat Camera Pacific’s Summer Quick Shot 2015 combined joint field traini... More
Fast roping during Tradewinds 2016
A partner nation servicemember fast ropes from a tower at the JDF Up Park Camp in Kingston, Jamaica during Exercise Tradewinds-2016, Thursday, June 23. Fast roping is a method used by troops to descend from str... More
U.S. Army Rangers from 75th Ranger Regiment simulate
U.S. Army Rangers from 75th Ranger Regiment simulate clearing a village alley in support of the Army Marketing Research Group's "Warriors Wanted" campaign at Fort Campbell, Ky, on July 22, 2018. Image Used in t... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Louissaint and Cpl.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Louissaint and Cpl. Caleb Potter of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th observe as Marines descend from the top of an elevator dock aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a fast-roping ... More
FASTROPE, US Coast Guard Photo, San Diego, California
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 30)--Coast Guard Cutter Tybee participates in vertical insertion training with HH-60J helicopter pilots and tactical law enforcement team members on January 30 in San Diego harbor. USCG... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control members secure a fast
Joint Terminal Attack Control members secure a fast rope on to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traf... More
A Marine with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1,
A Marine with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, descends 35 feet down a thick, plaited rope rigged to a helicopter parked on the amphibious assault ship Makin Island. The battalion is the 11th Marine Exped... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control member repel down a fast
Joint Terminal Attack Control member repel down a fast rope attached to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct... More
A 90-foot rope is staged for Marines of India Co, 3rd
A 90-foot rope is staged for Marines of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines to conduct a fast-roping exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Jan. 25, 2017, simulating descending from a helicopter to a landing... More
Fastrope - U.S. Coast guard photo
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 30)--A tactical law enforcement team member practices vertical insertion techniques at Air Station San Diego's helicopter launch pad on January 23. USCG photo by PA2 CC Clayton
Fastrope - U.S. Coast guard photo
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 30)--A tactical law enforcement team member waits his turn to practice vertical insertion techniques at Air Station San Diego's helicopter launch pad on January 30. USCG photo by PA2 CC Clayton
A repel rope is thrown from an UH-1Y Venom helicopter
A repel rope is thrown from an UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a fastrope exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 22, 2018. The training was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battal... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hovers in support of fast rope elevator drills at Camp H... More
Cpl. Dominic Kessinger, a fire team leader with India
Cpl. Dominic Kessinger, a fire team leader with India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines grips a 90-foot rope as a Marine descends from the top of an elevator dock aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a fast-ropin... More
160106-N-ZB122-002 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016)
160106-N-ZB122-002 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016) – A U.S. Marine with 1st Raider Battalion, Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT), climbs a ladder into an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to Helicop... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (January 7, 2017) U.S.
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (January 7, 2017) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, slide down a fast rope during helicopter rope suspension technique... More
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter and secure an objective area during a training exercise here, Oct. 9, 2013. When fast roping, Marines ... More
Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters hover while Joint Terminal
Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters hover while Joint Terminal Attack Control members fast rope during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traffi... More
Fastrope - U.S. Coast guard photo
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 30)--Coast Guard Cutter Tybee participates in vertical insertion training with HH-60J helicopter pilots and tactical law enforcement team members on January 30 in San Diego harbor. USCG... More
Sgt. Matthew Haines, a squad leader with India Co,
Sgt. Matthew Haines, a squad leader with India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, gives a safety brief to Marines before conducting a fast-roping exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on Jan. 25, 2017 as part of... More
U.S. Marines rappel from a CH-53E Super Stallion during
U.S. Marines rappel from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a fast rope masters course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2018. The course provides the Marines with the necessary skills to execu... More
160106-N-ZB122-004 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016)
160106-N-ZB122-004 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016) – U.S. Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 2nd Class Jeremy Phillips, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, walks to an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopte... More
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, secures a rappel line from an MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, during a trainin... More
U.S. Army Rangers from 75th Ranger Regiment and 160th
U.S. Army Rangers from 75th Ranger Regiment and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) conduct training operations in support of the Army Marketing Research Group's "Warriors Wanted" campaign at ... More
: Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters fly in formation
: Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters fly in formation doing maneuvers during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members work closely with ground commanders to communicate the best use of air pow... More
US COAST GUARD VERTICAL INSERTION
SANDWICH, Mass. (Oct. 30, 2005)--A student of the Atlantic Area Vertical Insertion Program descends down a fast rope during the week-long VI course held here. The course is designed to teach members to effecti... More
US COAST GUARD VERTICAL INSERTION
SANDWICH, Mass. (Oct. 30, 2005)--A student of the Atlantic Area Vertical Insertion Program descends down a fast rope during the week-long VI course held here. The course is designed to teach members to effectiv... More
160106-N-ZB122-001 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016)
160106-N-ZB122-001 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016) – U.S. Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 2nd Class Jeremy Phillips, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, conducts final search procedures during... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand by to conduct fast rope elevator drills at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 7, 20... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Forristal, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Forristal, a squad leader with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a native of Kansas City, Missouri, dons his gea... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), run to board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squ... More
Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters lift off carrying
Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters lift off carrying Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during fast rope training here, Oct. 9, 2013. The helicopters lowered ropes that Marines used to... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, secure a rappel line from an MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, during a training ex... More
U.S. Army Rangers from 75th Ranger Regiment fast-rope
U.S. Army Rangers from 75th Ranger Regiment fast-rope onto buildings in support of the Army Marketing Research Group's "Warriors Wanted" campaign at Fort Campbell, Ky, on July 22, 2018. Image Used in the Specia... More
Cpl. Dominic Kessinger, a fire team leader with India
Cpl. Dominic Kessinger, a fire team leader with India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines grips a 90-foot rope as a Marine descends from the top of an elevator dock aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a fast-ropin... More
Marines of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines don
Marines of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines don the gear needed to conduct a fast-roping exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) simulating descending from a helicopter to a landing zone on Jan. 25, 2017, a... More
U.S. Marines with 5th ANGLICO conduct fast rope training
U.S. Marines with 5th ANGLICO conduct fast rope training from a CH-53, belonging to Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 252, at the parade field, here, Aug 20, 2014. 5th ANGLICO practices fast roping for real world oper... More
Corporal Joseph E. Lechnar, squad leader, Kilo Company,
Corporal Joseph E. Lechnar, squad leader, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, steadies a rope as his Marine fast ropes out of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during a training exercise here, Oct. 9,... More
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down a fast rope attached to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and dir... More
U.S. Marines prepare to rappel from a CH-53E Super
U.S. Marines prepare to rappel from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a fast rope master course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2018. The course teaches the Marines how to properly fast rope... More
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down a fast rope attached to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and dir... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to land a CH-53E Super Stallion during a fast rope masters course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pe... More
: Joint Terminal Attack Control member repel down a
: Joint Terminal Attack Control member repel down a fast rope attached to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members work closely with ground commanders ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Louissaint and Cpl.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Louissaint and Cpl. Caleb Potter of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment observe as Marines descend from the top of an elevator dock aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) durin... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control members clear the area
Joint Terminal Attack Control members clear the area of the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traffic of ... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control members wait for the
Joint Terminal Attack Control members wait for the signal to approach the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members work closely with other service members ... More
Fastrope - U.S. Coast guard photo
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 30)--Coast Guard Cutter Tybee participates in vertical insertion training with HH-60J helicopter pilots and tactical law enforcement team members on January 30 in San Diego harbor. USCG... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), 1st Marine Division and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), 1st Marine Division, board a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a fastrope... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control members wait for the
Joint Terminal Attack Control members wait for the signal to approach the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members work closely with other service members ... More
160106-N-ZB122-006 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016)
160106-N-ZB122-006 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016) – A U.S. Marine with 1st Raider Battalion, Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT), climbs a ladder into an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to Helicop... More
Cpl. Dominic Kessinger, a fire team leader with India
Cpl. Dominic Kessinger, a fire team leader with India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines grips a 90-foot rope as a Marine prepares to descend from the top of an elevator dock aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a... More
160106-N-ZB122-007 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016)
160106-N-ZB122-007 NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Jan. 6, 2016) – U.S. Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 3rd Class Ryan Siner, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, secures a pin after a fast roping exercise f... More
Cpl. Caleb Potter of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th observes
Cpl. Caleb Potter of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th observes as Marines descend from the top of an elevator dock aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during a fast-roping exercise on Jan. 25, 2017, simulating descendin... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down a
Joint Terminal Attack Control member repels down a fast rope attached to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direc... More
Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters hover while Joint Terminal
Two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters hover while Joint Terminal Attack Control members fast rope during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traffi... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), 1st Marine Division, and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), 1st Marine Division, conduct a safely brief before a fastrope exerci... More
Cpl. Robert J. Forrest, 23, and Houston native watches
Cpl. Robert J. Forrest, 23, and Houston native watches Marines with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, descend 35 feet down a thick, plaited rope rigged to a helicopter parked on the amphibious assault ship... More
Joint Terminal Attack Control members secure a fast
Joint Terminal Attack Control members secure a fast rope on to the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traf... More
A Marine serving with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion,
A Marine serving with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, fast ropes from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during a training exercise here, Oct. 9, 2013. Fast roping allows Marines to quickly enter a... More
Marines of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines don
Marines of India Co, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines don the gear needed to conduct a fast-roping exercise aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) simulating descending from a helicopter to a landing zone on Jan. 25, 2017, a... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 13th
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fastrope from a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced (VMM- 166 (REIN)) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter aboard the USS Bo... More
A U.S. Marine rappels from a CH-53E Super Stallion
A U.S. Marine rappels from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a fast rope masters course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2018. The course teaches Marines how to properly conduct fast rope ope... More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 13th
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fastropes from a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced (VMM- 166 (REIN)) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter aboard the USS ... More
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician assigned
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, belays a line while the another rappels from an MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26,... More
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member walks away from
A Joint Terminal Attack Control member walks away from the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during training in Grand Bara, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2014. JTAC members engage in close air support and direct the traffic of c... More
Marines serving with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th
Marines serving with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during a fast rope training exercise here, Oct. 9, 2013. Fast roping allows Marines to quickly enter an... More