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OKINAWA, Japan (March 19, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force fast-rope from an MV-22B Osprey onto Landing Zone Starling, Okinawa, Japan, March 19, 2025. Fast roping is an effective method of inserting into an area of operation when landing an aircraft is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila)