Landing support specialist Marines brace themselves from the rotor downwash of a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lifts training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. The Marines are assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistic Group. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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