Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.22.2014
Seven Marine and Sailor jet pilots conducted mandatory survival training at the Aviation Survival Training Center, Jan. 22....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.22.2014
Capt. Richard F. Carmean, a naval aviator with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, conducts a virtual parachute jump during a survival course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Aviation Survival Training Center Jan. 22. During the training, Cherry Point pilots refreshed their knowledge and understanding of survival skills to respond to emergencies....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.22.2014
Cmdr. Rick “Dolp” Bestgen (right) receives instruction on the proper technique for landing on the ground during an emergency during survival training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Aviation Survival Training Center Jan. 22. All naval aviators conduct refresher training every four years to remain ready to support possible future operations and training....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.22.2014
Capt. Jason A. Kozak prepares to pull the ejection lever of a pilot’s seat during survival training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Aviation Survival Training Center Jan. 22. Kozak is a pilot with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1....