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Grounded: 2nd Recon defies gravity

A Marine, with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, glides toward the ground with a 500 pound barrel strapped to him during a parachute training exercise at Training Landing Zone Pheasant aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28. When Marines with the battalion insert for a mission, they carry enough equipment to sustain themselves for up to 96 hours.

PHOTO BY: Sgt. Austin Long
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