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U.S. Army paratroopers approach a German C-160 aircraft on Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 5, 2010, to earn German Jump wings during Operation Federal Eagle.

U.S. Army paratroopers approach a German C-160 aircraft on Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 5, 2010, to earn German Jump wings during Operation Federal Eagle.

U.S. Army paratroopers approach a German C-160 aircraft on Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 5, 2010, to earn German Jump wings during Operation Federal Eagle.

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