Personnel assigned to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry wait in the water while conducting Helicopter Rope Suspension Training and amphibious insert capabilities after jumping from an MH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 "Pegasus" during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea
Personnel assigned to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry wait in the water while conducting Helicopter Rope Suspension Training and amphibious insert capabilities after jumping from an MH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 "Pegasus" during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 49 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Released) RIMPAC 2014 Helo Rope Suspension Training 140630-N-FC670-816
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