1st Recon conducts static line into the ocean

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Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, the commanding officer of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion stands on the ramp of a C-130 before performing a parachute jump into the ocean at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2015. The Marines and Sailors conducted low-level static-line parachute operations with intentional water landings to make insertions, where other means such as boats or high-altitude parachute jumps may not be available.

150715-M-VZ995-024.JPG Photo By: Cpl. William Perkins

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1st Recon conducts static line into the ocean

Jul 20, 2015

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California - Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, the commanding officer of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion stands on the ramp of a C-130 before performing a parachute jump into the ocean at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2015. The Marines and Sailors conducted low-level static-line parachute operations with intentional water landings to make insertions, where other means such as boats or high-altitude parachute jumps may not be available.

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