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U.S. Air Force Academy cadets storm through a smoke grenade as they attempt to secure the Military Operations Urban Terrain village during the 71-day summer training schedule, June 19, 2008, at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. About 1,200 cadets are going through intensive training this summer.

STORMING THROUGH

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets storm through a smoke grenade as they attempt to secure the Military Operations Urban Terrain village during the 71-day summer training schedule, June 19, 2008, at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. About 1,200 cadets are going through intensive training this summer.

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