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A Marine hangs from a rope out of a helicopter hovering above a ship's deck, where two Marines hold the rope and a third makes arm motions.

Guided Descent

Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk during training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2026. The Tripoli is supporting maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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