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U.S. Army soldiers perform an airborne operation on Fort Irwin, Calif., June 3, 2014. The operation fulfills a requirement to maintain jump status and remain proficient and ready for future contingencies. The soldiers are part of the Tarantula Team in the Operations Group at the National Training Center.

TEAM TARANTULA

U.S. Army soldiers perform an airborne operation on Fort Irwin, Calif., June 3, 2014. The operation fulfills a requirement to maintain jump status and remain proficient and ready for future contingencies. The soldiers are part of the Tarantula Team in the Operations Group at the National Training Center.

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