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A Maldivian marine shows a rope climbing technique before a squad competition during a noncommissioned officer development program in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014.

A Maldivian marine shows a rope climbing technique before a squad competition during a noncommissioned officer development program in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014.

A Maldivian marine shows a rope climbing technique before a squad competition during a noncommissioned officer development program in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014.

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