Sand TRAP: SPMAGTF-CR-CC Train to Save Pilots Downed Pilots

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, prepare to locate a simulated down pilot after exiting an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel drill in the Central Command area of operation, March 8, 2015. TRAP missions are conducted by teams of Marines and sailors to rescue or extract downed personnel or aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency during combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tony Simmons/Released)

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Sand TRAP: SPMAGTF-CR-CC Train to Save Pilots Downed Pilots

Mar 31, 2015

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, USCENTCOM - U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, prepare to locate a simulated down pilot after exiting an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel drill in the Central Command area of operation, March 8, 2015. TRAP missions are conducted by teams of Marines and sailors to rescue or extract downed personnel or aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency during combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tony Simmons/Released)

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