Dienstag, 6. Dezember 2011

Raid force fast-ropes at sea

Story by Cpl. Ryan Carpenter
PACIFIC OCEAN – From a helicopter hovering above the amphibious transport dock New Orleans here Dec. 2, approximately 60 Marines and sailors slid 30 feet down a rope to the swaying flight deck. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s maritime raid force, supported by Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), conducted 12 fast-rope flights at sea in less than two-hours.The raid force is required to update its fast-rope training at least

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