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A group of airmen jump from a military aircraft during daylight. Clouds are visible from beneath the aircraft.

Jump Training

Airmen perform high-altitude low opening training jumps from a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Dec. 27, 2023. The jumps are performed from altitudes where oxygen is limited, requiring service members to employ specialized training beyond standard parachute insertions.

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