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    Two individuals are positioned at the top of a wooden structure, likely a rappelling or obstacle course tower. An instructor in a black t-shirt and camouflage pants is leaning toward a U.S. Army soldier wearing a helmet marked '517' and full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with rappelling harness and rope. The interaction appears to be instructional guidance prior to a rappel descent.

    GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, GERMANY

    08.11.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Collin Mackall 

    7th Army Training Command

    An instructor from the Army National Guard Warrior Training Battalion (Airborne) teaches an Air Assault student how to rappel down a slated wall during Air Assault School in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 11, 2026. The 10-day Air Assault School is to train Soldiers in air assault operations, sling-load operations, and rappelling. Soldiers must perform these required tasks to make maximum use of helicopter assets in training and in combat to support their unit operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Collin Mackall)

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    Date Taken: 08.11.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 10:32
    Photo ID: 9862418
    VIRIN: 260811-A-XV403-1032
    Resolution: 6068x4045
    Size: 3.52 MB
    Location: GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE
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