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    U.S. Navy EOD and Divers Conduct Fast-Roping [Image 3 of 4]

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    A military personnel is fast-roping or rappelling from a helicopter hovering above what appears to be a naval vessel deck. The image is taken from a dramatic low-angle perspective looking upward, with the helicopter dominating the upper portion of the frame. The ocean and ship deck are visible in the background below.

    UNITED STATES

    04.23.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class August Clawson      

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One

    A U.S. Navy diver assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 fast-ropes onto the decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5) during a training event in the Pacific Ocean, April 24, 2026. Elements of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 and MDSU-1 are underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting training to strengthen readiness and test emerging capabilities in shipboard environments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson)

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    Date Taken: 04.23.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 19:30
    Photo ID: 9781649
    VIRIN: 260424-N-VX022-1098
    Resolution: 4169x5836
    Size: 4.47 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 44
    Downloads: 7

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    A low-angle upward shot of a military helicopter in flight, viewed from directly below against a bright blue sky. A person in military camouflage gear is visible hanging or rappelling from the side of the aircraft. A rotor blade extends across the frame, partially obscuring the sun.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-31) is captured from a low angle during what appears to be a fast-rope or rappelling operation. A crew member in military combat gear is positioned at the open cabin door, managing a rope that descends from the aircraft. The image is taken from directly below the hovering helicopter against a clear blue sky.
    A military personnel is fast-roping or rappelling from a helicopter hovering above what appears to be a naval vessel deck. The image is taken from a dramatic low-angle perspective looking upward, with the helicopter dominating the upper portion of the frame. The ocean and ship deck are visible in the background below.
    A military personnel is rappelling or fast-roping from the underside of a large military helicopter, photographed from a low angle looking upward. The helicopter appears to be a heavy-lift type, likely a CH-53 or similar, hovering over what appears to be a ship deck with open ocean visible in the background. The image is taken from a dramatic upward perspective, capturing the soldier suspended on a rope beneath the aircraft.

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    EODMU-11
    Fast-Rope
    Post-Blast
    Diver
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