Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct fast rope operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), April 18, 2023. Fast rope operations enable insertion into rough terrains, urban areas, or water when aircraft are unable to land. Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise is the second at-sea exercise in the MEU’s redeployment training Program. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

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