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U.S. Army Spc. Cristobal Cruz and Staff Sgt. Wilton Gleaton ready themselves for an air assault drop during the 27th Annual Best Ranger Competition over Freedom Pond, Fort. Benning, Ga., May 9, 2010. Cruz and Gleaton are assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment. During this phase teams were required to construct a poncho raft and swim following a 100+ drop.

U.S. Army Spc. Cristobal Cruz and Staff Sgt. Wilton Gleaton ready themselves for an air assault drop during the 27th Annual Best Ranger Competition over Freedom Pond, Fort. Benning, Ga., May 9, 2010. Cruz and Gleaton are assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment. During this phase teams were required to construct a poncho raft and swim following a 100+ drop.

U.S. Army Spc. Cristobal Cruz and Staff Sgt. Wilton Gleaton ready themselves for an air assault drop during the 27th Annual Best Ranger Competition over Freedom Pond, Fort. Benning, Ga., May 9, 2010. Cruz and Gleaton are assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment. During this phase teams were required to construct a poncho raft and swim following a 100+ drop.

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