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A Marine, shown from behind, steps off the back of an open aircraft into the night sky.

Night Jump

Marines exit an Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft during jump week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2017. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn

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Tags: Marines, Air Force, training, Marine Corps, Airmen
Credit: Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn VIRIN: 170111-F-DS848-962A.JPG

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