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Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL students battle through the surf during their last day of Hell Week at Naval Special Warfare Center, Coronado, Calif., June 6, 2008. All BUD/S students must complete Hell Week before progressing to the next phase of the year-long training program to become Navy SEALs.

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Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL students battle through the surf during their last day of Hell Week at Naval Special Warfare Center, Coronado, Calif., June 6, 2008. All BUD/S students must complete Hell Week before progressing to the next phase of the year-long training program to become Navy SEALs.

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