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U.S. Navy Lt. Chad Dulac actuates a parachute signal flare during weapons and explosives training at the range on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. Dulac, a public affairs officer, is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah.

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U.S. Navy Lt. Chad Dulac actuates a parachute signal flare during weapons and explosives training at the range on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. Dulac, a public affairs officer, is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah.

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