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    Jump with Me: U.S. Marines, Romanian Paratroopers take flight during integration exercise [Image 17 of 22]

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    The image shows a group of military paratroopers in full jump gear, wearing camouflage uniforms with Romanian flag patches and paratrooper insignia. The soldiers are equipped with helmets, harnesses, and large olive-green parachute packs on their backs. They appear to be staged and prepared for a parachute operation or exercise.

    MIHAIL KOGăLNICEANU AIR BASE, ROMANIA

    05.25.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson  

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Romanian paratroopers prepare to board a KC-130J from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa during a bilateral jump operation 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, which completed a series of training engagements with partner Romanian 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: 1955516
    VIRIN: 150525-M-ZB219-555
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 3.78 MB
    Location: MIHAIL KOGăLNICEANU AIR BASE, RO
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