Force Recon builds trust, camaraderie during PHIBLEX

SIDENOTE: Since when is your back part of a proper PLF???

BASA AIRBASE, Republic of the Philippines-Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, jump out of a C-130 Hercules airplane during a bilateral, low-level static-line parachuting exercise, Oct 25. The Marines were conducting the training with members of the Philippine Armed Forces during the Amphibious Landing Exercise. The 31st MEU is operating in support of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade for the exercise, is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the United States’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region., Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 10/25/2011 6:04 PM

BASA AIRBASE, Republic of the Philippines-A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during bilateral, low level static line parachute training, Oct. 25. The Marine were conducting the training with their Philippine counterparts during the Amphibious Landing Exercise. The 31st MEU is operating in support of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade for the exercise, is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the United States’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region., Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 10/25/2011 5:58 PM

BASA AIRBASE, Republic of the Philippines-A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands during a low level static-line parachute jump, Oct. 25. The Marines were conducting bilateral parachuting training with their Philippine counterparts during the Amphibious Landing Exercise. The 31st MEU is operating in support of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade for the exercise, is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the United States’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region., Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 10/25/2011 6:05 PM

BASA AIRBASE, Republic of the Philippines-A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, packs up his parachute with the help of a Philippine Marine, Oct. 25. The Marines were conducting bilateral parachute training with their Philippine counterparts during the Amphibious Landing Exercise. The 31st MEU is operating in support of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade for the exercise, is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the United States’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region., Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 10/25/2011 7:27 PM