A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, grips and wraps his legs as he leaves the platform of an MV-22B Osprey during a fast-rope exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, , April 8, 2015. Fast-rope training was conducted to build the Marines’ confidence as they prepare for deployment and the possibility of aerial insertion. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released) From air to ground, 3-8 conducts Osprey fast-rope training 150408-M-VS306-625

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