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    Recon Marines take to skies during double-bag static line course [Image 9 of 10]

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    A group of fully equipped military personnel are seated along the interior wall of a military transport aircraft, illuminated by green and red lighting. The soldiers are wearing tactical helmets, combat uniforms, and full gear, suggesting they are preparing for an airborne operation or insertion mission. The interior environment is consistent with a large cargo aircraft such as a C-130 or C-17.

    PARKER, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    03.24.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore 

    1st Marine Division

    Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, sit in a C-130 Hercules waiting for the command to parachute out of the plane during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The 24 Marines taking the course were evaluated on their jump form, their formation in the air and their landing. They conducted both day and night jumps and were required to jump a total of 12 times before they passed the course. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.24.2014
    Date Posted: 03.28.2014 17:58
    Photo ID: 1204675
    VIRIN: 140324-M-PC317-610
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 10.43 MB
    Location: PARKER, ARIZONA, US

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