The Virginia National Guard 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute rappel masters provided a basic rappelling orientation to Old Dominion University ROTC cadets on April 13 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A rappel master showcases the art of belaying, ensuring support for a rappeler even with both hands off the rope. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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An ODU ROTC cadet descends the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A rappel master imparts essential skills as a student learns to descend using the perimeter fence of S.B. Ballard Stadium as a training ground. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Members of the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, bring military equipment to give student cadets the opportunity to learn more about the Virginia Army National Guard. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A rappel master maintains a watchful gaze on a rappeler as a belayer firmly grasps the supporting ropes. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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The rappelling exercises empower cadets to conquer fears, build confidence and master the art of safe descent down the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A cadet takes a confident leap while the belayer guides the ropes, ensuring a safe and soft landing. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Rappel masters demonstrate proper rope-handling techniques to cadets. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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ODU ROTC cadets make their first rappelling descent down the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Cadets overcome one of the greatest challenges by taking their first step over the edge of the Ainslie Game Day Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Cadets overcome one of the greatest challenges by taking their first step over the edge of the Ainslie Game Day Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A rappel master showcases the art of belaying, ensuring support for a rappeler even with both hands off the rope. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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An ODU ROTC cadet descends the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A rappel master imparts essential skills as a student learns to descend using the perimeter fence of S.B. Ballard Stadium as a training ground. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Members of the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, bring military equipment to give student cadets the opportunity to learn more about the Virginia Army National Guard. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A rappel master maintains a watchful gaze on a rappeler as a belayer firmly grasps the supporting ropes. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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The rappelling exercises empower cadets to conquer fears, build confidence and master the art of safe descent down the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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A cadet takes a confident leap while the belayer guides the ropes, ensuring a safe and soft landing. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Rappel masters demonstrate proper rope-handling techniques to cadets. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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ODU ROTC cadets make their first rappelling descent down the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
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Cadets overcome one of the greatest challenges by taking their first step over the edge of the Ainslie Game Day Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A rappel master showcases the art of belaying, ensuring support for a rappeler even with both hands off the rope. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
An ODU ROTC cadet descends the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A rappel master imparts essential skills as a student learns to descend using the perimeter fence of S.B. Ballard Stadium as a training ground. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Members of the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, bring military equipment to give student cadets the opportunity to learn more about the Virginia Army National Guard. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A rappel master maintains a watchful gaze on a rappeler as a belayer firmly grasps the supporting ropes. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The rappelling exercises empower cadets to conquer fears, build confidence and master the art of safe descent down the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A cadet takes a confident leap while the belayer guides the ropes, ensuring a safe and soft landing. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Rappel masters demonstrate proper rope-handling techniques to cadets. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
ODU ROTC cadets make their first rappelling descent down the side of the Ainslie Game Day Building. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Cadets overcome one of the greatest challenges by taking their first step over the edge of the Ainslie Game Day Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU