Sgt. Adam Collins, a CH-53E crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, prepares to load the first stick of jumpers during parachute and flight operations with 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6. During parachute and jump operations, the ground combat element and the aviation combat element work together to ensure safety and mission accomplishment during training. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

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