New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

On Rappel

Soldier getting ready to rappel at Camp Smith

Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Jeremy Bratt, Joint Force Headquarters--New York

CAMP SMITH--Major Mark Michels delivers last minute instructions to PFC Andrew Allen, a member of the 153rd Troop Command, during rappelling training on June 5.The Soldiers were participating in a pre Air-Assault course for the weekend.
Michels, also a member of the 153rd Troop Command, was the OIC of the course.

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