U.S. Marines Sgt. Matthew Bennett, a Bear, Delaware native, takes a coffee break before sending Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers down a fast rope from an aircraft at Somagahara, Japan, March 9, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSD and deployed U.S. Marine forces to demonstrate the enduring commitment by both countries to peace, stability, and prosperity across the region. Bennett is a squad leader and fast rope master with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The Opsrey belong to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra)
<dl><dd>Unit: III Marine Expeditionary Force</dd>
<dd>DVIDS Tags: Marine; USMC; United States Marine Corps; Aircraft; Forest Light; Marine Aircraft Group 36; 1st Marine Aircraft Wing; Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265; MV-22B Osprey Tiltrotor; Forest Light 17-1</dd></dl>
Sgt. Isaac Ibarra
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