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    Jump with Me: U.S. Marines, Romanian Paratroopers take flight during integration exercise [Image 16 of 22]

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    Close-up photograph of a military uniform sleeve showing multiple patches and equipment. The uniform appears to belong to a Romanian paratrooper, evidenced by the parachute insignia patch featuring the Romanian tricolor (blue, yellow, red). A blood type patch reading 'A+ POS' is also clearly visible on the sleeve.

    MIHAIL KOGăLNICEANU AIR BASE, ROMANIA

    05.25.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson  

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    A Romanian paratrooper patch sits rests on the arm of a Romanian paratrooper during bilateral training with U.S. Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 25, 2015. The Marines joined the Romanians as part of an integration exercise which utilized air assets launched from Morón Air Base, Spain. The aircraft integrated with Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force during Platinum Eagle 15, where they work with their Allies from the Bulgarian and Romanian armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.25.2015
    Date Posted: 05.26.2015 13:10
    Photo ID: 1955507
    VIRIN: 150525-M-ZB219-454
    Resolution: 3693x2602
    Size: 1.72 MB
    Location: MIHAIL KOGăLNICEANU AIR BASE, RO
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    Downloads: 12

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