CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (July 23, 2015) Marine Staff Sgt. Nicholas Bardsley glides to the ground after a free fall parachute operation. Bardsley is a member of the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Force Recon Det is ashore in Djibouti sustaining their parachute and diving skills during the 15th MEU’s deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Allison Burgos/Released) Cleared to jump 150723-M-MW620-014

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