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Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon Bueno recites the oath to all 17 countries during the Fuerzas Comando 2014 opening ceremony on Fort Tolemaida, Colombia, July 23, 2014.

Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon Bueno recites the oath to all 17 countries during the Fuerzas Comando 2014 opening ceremony on Fort Tolemaida, Colombia, July 23, 2014.

Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon Bueno recites the oath to all 17 countries during the Fuerzas Comando 2014 opening ceremony on Fort Tolemaida, Colombia, July 23, 2014.

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