Gunnery Sgt. Brian Maass (right), jumpmaster Force

Gunnery Sgt. Brian Maass (right), jumpmaster Force Reconnaissance, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), inspects the emergency release mechanism of a Multi Mission Parachute System prior to the Marines boarding a C-130 at the flight aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 3. The Marines were conducting a five day low level static line/ High Altitude High Opening jump operation designed to focus on military parachuting, reconnaissance patrolling and a chance for the Marines maintain parachute insert proficiency. Company B is deployed to Afghanistan conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. Maass is a native of North Bergen, N.J.