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    1-228th Avn Regt. trains with El Salvador Special Forces [Image 25 of 35]

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms observe a rappelling exercise from the ground as one soldier descends the exterior of a tall wooden training tower. The scene appears to be a standard military rappel training exercise conducted at an outdoor training facility. Several soldiers wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and patrol caps watch from below while an instructor or demonstrator is visible at the top of the tower.

    ILOPANGO, EL SALVADOR

    03.06.2019

    Photo by Senior Airman Destinee Sweeney 

    Joint Task Force Bravo

    Joint Task Force Bravo’s 1-228th Aviation Regiment works with the 7th Special Forces Group to train Salvadoran Special Forces members in paradrop operations, helocast and fast rope insertion extraction system training in Ilopango, El Salvador, March 4-7. The training also provided an opportunity for U.S. Special Forces and aircrews to gain experience on the tasks and work in a joint environment with the host nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Destinee Sweeney)

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    Date Taken: 03.06.2019
    Date Posted: 03.20.2019 16:34
    Photo ID: 5193956
    VIRIN: 190306-F-IW330-1742
    Resolution: 5679x3791
    Size: 1.75 MB
    Location: ILOPANGO, SV
    Web Views: 29
    Downloads: 11

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