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Army Cadets Christian Mercado and Bales wait for further instruction as they practice their rappel techniques during an air assault course on Fort Benning, Ga., July 22, 2013.

Army Cadets Christian Mercado and Bales wait for further instruction as they practice their rappel techniques during an air assault course on Fort Benning, Ga., July 22, 2013.

Army Cadets Christian Mercado and Bales wait for further instruction as they practice their rappel techniques during an air assault course on Fort Benning, Ga., July 22, 2013.

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