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    Marines Test New Parachute [Image 2 of 21]

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    Marines Test New Parachute

    DROP ZONE JAKE, AFGHANISTAN

    06.29.2010

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Steven Williams 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Marines test a new way of delivering emergency supplies to troops on the battlefield with an old method of delivery. A CH-53D Sea Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 flies away as a test bundle gradually float safely to the ground. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) and 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) are pushing bundles of water out of the Osprey, CH-53D Sea Stallion and CH-53E Super Stallion using Low Cost Low Altitude Parachutes to float them to the ground safely and a honecombed cardboard cushion for a soft landing. If this proves effective, the Marines hope to be performing emergency resupplies of things like water and ammunition to troops when landing to deliver the cargo is not practical.

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    Date Taken: 06.29.2010
    Date Posted: 06.29.2010 14:16
    Photo ID: 294853
    VIRIN: 100629-M-0472W-289
    Resolution: 1987x3000
    Size: 732.35 KB
    Location: DROP ZONE JAKE, AF

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