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U.S. Marines and French soldiers jump into the ocean during a commando course off the coast of Noumea, New Caledonia, Aug. 15, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16. Marine photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr.

Commando Course

U.S. Marines and French soldiers jump into the ocean during a commando course off the coast of Noumea, New Caledonia, Aug. 15, 2016. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16. Marine photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr.

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