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    A soldier in camouflage uniform is performing a rappelling or abseiling maneuver down the underside of a large angled structure, viewed from below. The individual is equipped with full tactical gear including a firearm, harness, and safety helmet. The low-angle perspective emphasizes the height and technical nature of the activity.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    10.22.2021

    Photo by Alejandro Pena  

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    An Indian Army soldier assigned to the 7th Battalion, the Madras Regiment, demonstrates rappelling with a combat load while conducting joint training during exercise Yudh Abhyas 21 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 22, 2021. Yudh Abhyas 21 reinforces our commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and improves interoperability with our Indian Army partners-this is the 17th iteration of Exercise Yudh Abhyas since its inception in 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2021
    Date Posted: 10.28.2021 23:56
    Photo ID: 6914366
    VIRIN: 211022-F-HY271-0042
    Resolution: 2794x3912
    Size: 4.96 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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