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U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Randall Chlebek prepares basic cadets to begin the assault course during the field training portion of basic training at the academy in U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, July 16, 2008.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Randall Chlebek prepares basic cadets to begin the assault course during the field training portion of basic training at the academy in U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, July 16, 2008.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Randall Chlebek prepares basic cadets to begin the assault course during the field training portion of basic training at the academy in U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, July 16, 2008.

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