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U.S. Army Rangers load onto a MC-130 Combat Talon II from the 15th Special Operations Squadron before a mass tactical jump during Ranger Rendezvous over Fryar Drop Zone on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 3, 2009. The 15th Special Operations Squadron supported the event with three aircraft.

U.S. Army Rangers load onto a MC-130 Combat Talon II from the 15th Special Operations Squadron before a mass tactical jump during Ranger Rendezvous over Fryar Drop Zone on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 3, 2009. The 15th Special Operations Squadron supported the event with three aircraft.

U.S. Army Rangers load onto a MC-130 Combat Talon II from the 15th Special Operations Squadron before a mass tactical jump during Ranger Rendezvous over Fryar Drop Zone on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 3, 2009. The 15th Special Operations Squadron supported the event with three aircraft.

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