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Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-rope from the back of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during their Training in an Urban Environment Exercise at Camp Dawson W.Va., May 7.  The Marines are from Charlie Company -- Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 2nd Marines -- the Ground Combat Element for the 24the MEU.  TRUEX is preparing the Marines for urban combat, which they may encounter on the upcoming deployment.  (Official USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb J. Smith. This photo is cleared for release.)

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Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy / Marine Corps
Primary Equipment
CH-46
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