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SEAL candidates for basic underwater demolition cover themselves in sand during surf passage on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif, Sept. 2, 2015. Surf passage is part of the first phase of SEAL training. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Russell

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SEAL candidates for basic underwater demolition cover themselves in sand during surf passage on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif, Sept. 2, 2015. Surf passage is part of the first phase of SEAL training. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Russell

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