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Marines fast-rope out of an SH-60 Seahawk during an exercise on the USS Bataan at sea, March 29, 2017. The Marines are assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which trains regularly to stay mission capable while deployed. The Bataan is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operation. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi

Fast-Rope Training

Marines fast-rope out of an SH-60 Seahawk during an exercise on the USS Bataan at sea, March 29, 2017. The Marines are assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which trains regularly to stay mission capable while deployed. The Bataan is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operation. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi

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