Jumping with US Marine Force Recon

Posted on December 30, 2018 by

Photo essay by Mark V. Lonsdale

With U.S. Marines of Force Recon platoon at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC), Bridgeport, CA

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Marines preparing for a night static line jump into MWTC

Pre-jump inspections. Main parachute on the back; reserve in front; and rucksack slung below

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Force Recon Marine rigged for night static line jump (photo by Mark V. Lonsdale)

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This night exercise was planned for 10 Sept 2001, the night before the tragic events of 9-11. Little did we know how much our lives would be changed for the next 10 years with  deployments into Afghanistan within weeks.

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About Mark V

Dedicated shooter, seeker, traveler, teacher, trainer, educator
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