Remaining proficient
at jumping and constantly practicing their technique
allows the 22nd MEU's Force Recon to be ready
for anything. (Photo by Cpl. David Brock)
ROTA, Spain (06/30/97)
-- Honing their skills and taking the plunge,
the Force Recon Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary
Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently conducted
parachute operations here. The jumps allowed the
Marines a chance to capture a bird's eye view
of Spain while getting a free ride back to earth.
During the training, the Marines performed several
static line and High-Altitude, Low Opening jumps.
The static line jumps took place at 1,500 feet,
while the HALO jumps took the Marines to the soaring
altitude of 10,000 feet.
The Force Recon Marines are deployed aboard USS
Kearsarge on a six-month deployment in the Mediterranean
Sea area. (Cpl. David Brock, 22nd MEU(SOC))
Force Recon
Marines Take the Plunge