091114-N-0120A-187 PHILLIPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expedition Unit (31st MEU) embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct fast rope training from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released) US Navy 091114-N-0120A-187 Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expedition Unit (31st MEU) embarked aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct fast rope training from a CH-46E Sea Knight

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