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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Henry takes cover behind a riot shield as training observers, in background, meet at a simulated forward operating base during a Navy Expeditionary Combat Command exercise in San Diego, April 21, 2010. Henry is assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Henry takes cover behind a riot shield as training observers, in background, meet at a simulated forward operating base during a Navy Expeditionary Combat Command exercise in San Diego, April 21, 2010. Henry is assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Henry takes cover behind a riot shield as training observers, in background, meet at a simulated forward operating base during a Navy Expeditionary Combat Command exercise in San Diego, April 21, 2010. Henry is assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3.

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