Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response Africa, Ground Combat Element 18.2, prepare to take flight in an MV-22B Osprey at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, June 13, 2018. The Marines of SPMAGTF-CR-AF practiced their fast-roping skills along with support from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263. The fast rope training consisted of day and night operations to better prepare the Marines for crisis response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper/Released)