A Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion fast ropes from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 during Shinka 23 at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 26, 2023. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is supporting 3rd Marine Division’s execution of Shinka 23 by providing combat assault transport and aerial escort, aerial delivery operations, and simulated close air support. Shinka 23 is a company-level force-on-force exercise, split into two week-long realistic training scenarios. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

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