An MV-22B Osprey arrives at Landing Zone Coot at the
An MV-22B Osprey arrives at Landing Zone Coot at the Central Training Area Aug. 20 as part of the culminating event for the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course. The Marines fast roped, rappelled, and p... More
Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion,
Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, and their spouses conduct rappelling on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 7, 2019. The spouses were participating in a spouse day e... More
170625-N-DL434-556 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force
170625-N-DL434-556 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), establish local security around their insertion point as part of a helicopter rop... More
A helicopter rope suspension techniques master secures
A helicopter rope suspension techniques master secures a rappelling system during HRST training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. A HRST master’s primary responsibility is the overall safety of all... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry gear after fast roping from a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinf... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, 4th Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, observe their counterparts during a fast roping and rappelling exercise at Camp Upshur, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va., July 17, 2014.... More
Sgt. Geoffrey P. Mann, left, observes 1st Lt. Christina
Sgt. Geoffrey P. Mann, left, observes 1st Lt. Christina Nymeyer as she descends down the “hell-hole” Aug.14 at the tower on Camp Hansen during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique Course. The students were ta... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion conduct
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion conduct fast roping for helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2019. U.S. VMM-262, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, a... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit extract from an objective during a mechanized raid aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 2... More
A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information
A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepares to take off during special patrol insertion and extraction operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2018. The Marines cond... More
Lt. Col. Brian Russell, commanding officer, 1st ANGLICO,
Lt. Col. Brian Russell, commanding officer, 1st ANGLICO, rappels down the side of the ANGLICO tower during Helicopter Rope Suspension Training. Marines with 1st and 6th ANGLICO conducted HRST during a three-wee... More
Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime
Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sit in a Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter before conducting helicopter rope suspension training aboard the USS Bonho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Ezekiel Minguela and
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Ezekiel Minguela and Ryan Brown, both members of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, walk out of their landing zone after fast-rope insertion train... More
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine rappels from a UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), during a helicopter rope suspension technique exe... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) in an MH-60S Seahawk at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. These Marines were practicing fast-roping ... More
U.S. Marines with reconnaissance platoon, Battalion
U.S. Marines with reconnaissance platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast rope from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Sq... More
180319-N-AP176-039 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (March 19, 2018)
180319-N-AP176-039 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (March 19, 2018) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 conduct an “Australian” rappel during helicopter rope susp... More
Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct fast rappel training, July 16, 2018, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. During the training, Marines re... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Kohan and his dog, Tessa, finish
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Kohan and his dog, Tessa, finish rappelling during helicopter rope suspension training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014. Kohan is a military working dog handler with Combat L... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Gustavo Serpa instructs
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Gustavo Serpa instructs Marines and Soldiers during helicopter rope suspension technique training Sept. 24, 2018, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The 12-day training was held at t... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. These... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Trent Martin, left, and Lance
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Trent Martin, left, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Thompson riflemen with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security... More
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) An explosive ordnance
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, fast ropes from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to "The Dusty Dogs" o... More
Marines prepare for a timed rope tying exercise during
Marines prepare for a timed rope tying exercise during the third day of a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course, Jan. 9.
A Marine assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance
A Marine assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares to fast-rope out of a rappel tower as part of Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques training aboard Marine Corps Base ... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.—Marines from
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.—Marines from across I Marine Expeditionary Force post security during fast rope inserts May 9, 2016. This training was a part of a helicopter rope suspension techniques ... More
170625-N-DL434-285 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force
170625-N-DL434-285 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Force Reconnaissance Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Comb... More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force rappels
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force rappels from an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2019... More
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine rappels from a UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), during a helicopter rope suspension technique exe... More
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sailors and US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TRICARB 2006 Base: Naval Base, Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare their harnesses during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 20... More
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 2. Marine instructors from Special Operations Training Group taught stude... More
U.S. Marines and Soldiers line up to board an MV-22
U.S. Marines and Soldiers line up to board an MV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and... More
180322-N-AP176-378 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (March 22, 2018)
180322-N-AP176-378 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (March 22, 2018) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 stow their gear prior to boarding an HM-60S Sea Hawk Helic... More
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Kilo Company,
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hit the beach during a simulated mechanized night raid aboard C... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Franklin Oswald rappelling during
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Franklin Oswald rappelling during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique (HRST) course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2019. Marines and Sailors conducted HRST training in order t... More
U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct helicopter rope suspension training aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, March 27, 2014. The training maintains and enhances SP-MAGT... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brennan Salazar provides security
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brennan Salazar provides security during interoperability training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 14, 2014. Salazar is part of the Maritime Raid Force for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Uni... More
170412-N-SF508-915 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 12, 2017)
170412-N-SF508-915 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 12, 2017) — An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, fast ropes from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assi... More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast ropes from an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2... More
Cpl. William D. Felker, a crew chief with Special-Purpose
Cpl. William D. Felker, a crew chief with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response lowers a bag from the ramp of an MV-22B Osprey at Morón Air Base, Spain, Dec. 6, 2013. SP-MAGTF Crisis Resp... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey takes off from training
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey takes off from training area for helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2019. U.S. VMM-262, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, and sold... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
170625-N-DL434-891 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Marines
170625-N-DL434-891 CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) conduct helicopter rope suspension technique training from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Vargas fast ropes during
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Vargas fast ropes during helicopter rope suspension training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014. Vargas is a military policeman with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 and is pa... More
A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit belays
A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit belays during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Master Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 26, 2018. The first phase of the HRS... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Fas... More
U.S. Marines and Soldiers receive a brief before boarding
U.S. Marines and Soldiers receive a brief before boarding an MV-22 Osprey for helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance B... More
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter
A student repels from an MV-22 Osprey during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 2. Marine instructors from Special Operations Training Group taught stude... More
Expeditionary Operations Training Group Marines, attached
Expeditionary Operations Training Group Marines, attached to Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct helicopter rope suspension techniques on an MH60-S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14. ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of a MH-60S Seahawk onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. Fast-roping ... More
170412-N-SF508-166 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 12, 2017)
170412-N-SF508-166 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 12, 2017) — An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, rappels from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigne... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and various units prepare to fast rope from a UH-1Y Huey aircraft during a helicopter rope-suspension techniques masters course aboa... More
U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct helicopter rope suspension training aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, March 27, 2014. The training maintains and enhances SP-MAGT... More
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Battalion
AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit assault a beach during a simulated mechanized raid aboard Camp Pendleton, Cali... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2,
A U.S. Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey refuels after helicopter
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey refuels after helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2019. U.S. VMM-262, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, and soldiers with 1st Speci... More
During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zach Ray ,right, prepares to fast-rope
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zach Ray ,right, prepares to fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Ray is a member of the 15th Marine... More
A Marine student with the Fast Rope Masters Course,
A Marine student with the Fast Rope Masters Course, ran by Expeditionary Operations Training Group fast ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during elevator operations at Landing Zone Kingfisher, Cam... More
United States Marine Corpsman (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Josh McCord...
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 Major Command Shown: 24 MEU Scene Camer... More
A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sailor rappels from the door of a US Nav...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TRICARB 2006 Base: Naval Base, Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH... More
A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sailor rappels from the door of a US Nav...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TRICARB 2006 Base: Naval Base, Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH... More
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sailors and US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TRICARB 2006 Base: Naval Base, Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH... More
U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
U.S. Marines of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct helicopter rope suspension training aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, March 27, 2014. The training maintains and enhances SP-MAGT... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, await the landing of a UH-1H Huey helicopter to begin a special purpose insertion-extraction during the Helicopter Rope Su... More
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey while U.S. Marines act as the rope’s anchor during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 19, 2015. By establis... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct helicopter rope suspension training from an MV-22B Osprey at Morón Air Base, Spain, Dec. 6, 2013. SP-MAGTF Crisis Re... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion repels
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion repels out of an MV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension technique training at the parade deck on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 2019. Marines wit... More
U.S. Marines prepare to begin fast roping during helicopter
U.S. Marines prepare to begin fast roping during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and U.S. Soldiers wi... More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast ropes from an MV-22 Osprey during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2... More
Marines and sailors, primarily from units scheduled
Marines and sailors, primarily from units scheduled to be attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute special purpose insertion/extraction rigging off of an MV-22 Osprey at Landing Zone Vulture on S... More
During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team,
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct movement to an objective during a simulated mechanized raid aboard Camp Pendlet... More
180319-N-AP176-052 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (March 19, 2018)
180319-N-AP176-052 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (March 19, 2018) An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 conducts an “Australian” rappel during helicopter rope s... More
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine fast ropes from a UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), during a helicopter rope suspension technique ... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepare to take off during special patrol insertion and extraction operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2018. The Marines conduc... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fast rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the USS Kearsarge during the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 composite training unit ex... More
180525-N-SF508-140 HARRISON, N.J. (May 25, 2018) Lt.
180525-N-SF508-140 HARRISON, N.J. (May 25, 2018) Lt. Sean Sweeney, assigned to "The Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, explains the capabilities of the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to visitors... More
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Platoon 741, Operational Support Unit 7, Commander, Task Group 56.1 prepare for helicopter rope suspension training from an MH-60S "Desert Hawk" hel... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Colten Savage prepares a U.S. Army
U.S. Marine Sgt. Colten Savage prepares a U.S. Army soldier to repel down a tower at Fort Irwin, California on Jan. 28, 2019. Marines with 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expediti... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force security element prepare to fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 12, 2015. These Marines practic... More
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) A local journalist
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (May 24, 2018) A local journalist records a segment in front of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to "The Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 during an aviation demonstr... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey takes off from training
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey takes off from training area for helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2019. U.S. VMM-262, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, and sold... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mahmood Nasser recounts a moment
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mahmood Nasser recounts a moment of Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training at Landing Zone Sterling, central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2019. Nasser is crew chief with... More
During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. Shane A. Austin, Usm... More
A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sailor waits aboard a US Navy (USN) MH-6...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TRICARB 2006 Base: Naval Base, Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH... More
US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer Second Class (PO2) Justin Birch, utilizes ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TRICARB 2006 Base: Naval Base, Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH... More
Marines, training with the Special Operations Training
Marines, training with the Special Operations Training Group at II Marine Expeditionary Force, lift off to practice fast roping from a UH-1N Huey as part of Helicopter Rope Suspension Training. They practice th... More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Marine Division with 4th Marine Regiment on the Unit Deployment Program, executes a braking technique during fast rope training on Exe... More
U.S. Marines with subordinate commands under III Marine
U.S. Marines with subordinate commands under III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fast rope from a UH-1Y Venom during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction and Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniqu... More
A U.S. Marine Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques
A U.S. Marine Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) instructor with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a HRST course at Stone Bay, N.C., Nov. 4, 2019. HRST c... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, signal to the UH-1H Huey helicopter that they are all prepared to begin the exercise during the Helicopter Rope Suspension... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of an MH-60S Seahawk onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. Fast-roping... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and various units prepare to fast rope from a UH-1Y Huey aircraft during a helicopter rope-suspension techniques masters course aboa... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct helicopter rope suspension training from an MV-22B Osprey at Morón Air Base, Spain, Dec. 6, 2013. SP-MAGTF Crisis Re... More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team,
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security during a simulated mechanized night raid aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif... More
A U.S. Soldier rappels from an MV-22 Osprey during
A U.S. Soldier rappels from an MV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2019. U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and U.S. Soldiers ... More