001    Preparation Cpl Barrera double-checks the equipment before the rest of the company arrives. | Cpl Barrera

002    Rope Strength Cpl Duncan also checks the stability of the rope. | Cpl Duncan, Cpl Barrera

003    Almost Ready Cpl Carroll, another instructor, tugs on the rope atop the tower to observe its security. | Cpl Carroll

004    The Dark Tower Nobody should underestimate the danger that surrounds the tower.

005    First Demonstration The first demonstration is given in front of the whole company.

006    Extreme Lcpl Chiasson looks up as the instructor gives him guidance on his way down -- slowly.

007    Bystanders A line of Marines gawk at the students while they wait for their turn next.

008    The Stage Crew Meanwhile, all four masters ensure that the training evolution continues safely and efficiently. | Cpl Curay, Cpl Carrol, Cpl Duncan, Cpl Barrera

009    Up Here! Never weary, the masters move on to the next section of the tower. | Cpl Curay, Cpl Barrera, Cpl Duncan

010    Cliffhanger Without fear, Lcpl Minton shows hard concentration as he hangs over the deep jungle forest.

011    Backup Buddy Lcpl Yellowhair waits patiently down below as he supports his fellow Marine.

012    Dusk Upon Us As time passes by, the Marines begin to skillfully manipulate the rope to their advantage. Who knows when they will be called upon to utilize their new knowledge?

013    Down He Goes Lcpl Wall eases down the rope.

014    Helping Hands Cpl Curay looks on as Cpl Duncan helps Cpl Shedd begin his slide down the rope.

015    Glorious Tower The tower, which is the highest rappel tower in the Marine Corps community, glowers powerfully in the bask of the hot Okinwaa sun.

016    Don't Spit Two Marines look down at the land-dwellers below.

017    Through the Fence Lcpl Vraniqi expertly slides down the rope and executes perfect form.

018    No Fear Cpl Smith of Weapons Platoon shows how much he is worried about the tower's height or strength. He fears nothing! | Cpl Childs, Cpl Smith, Sgt Hortega, Cpl Lamkey, Cpl Vraniqi

019    Job Well Done Cpl Lamkey looks admiringly at the tower and basks in his self-confidence gained at a successful evolution. | Cpl Chan, Cpl Lamkey, Cpl Guerra