Soldiers and Marines Train Together in Rescuing of Downed Aviators.

Soldiers and Marines Train Together to Rescue Downed Aviators

APRIL 21, 2026 — U.S. Marines preparing for a deployment descended on a Fort Rucker training field to rescue Soldiers role-playing as the crew of a downed helicopter April 16. The exercise, known as a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP), was executed by the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Fort Rucker training field outside of Louisville Ala. The training relied on logistical and role-playing support from Army personnel, pr…

Soldiers and Marines Train Together in Rescuing of Downed Aviators.

U.S. Marines preparing for a deployment descended on a Fort Rucker training field to rescue Soldiers role-playing as the crew of a downed helicopter April 16.