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Air Assault Helicopter Rappels
U.S. Soldiers assigned to various units prepare to rappel down a helicopter during Air Assault School in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 13, 2026. The 10-day Air Assault School is to train Soldiers in air assault operations, sling-load operations, and rappelling. Soldiers must perform t
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to various units prepare to rappel down a helicopter during Air Assault School in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 13, 2026. The 10-day Air Assault School is to train Soldiers in air assault operations, sling-load operations, and rappelling. Soldiers must perform these required tasks to make maximum use of helicopter assets in training and in combat to support their unit operations. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. Thomas Dixon)

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