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A U.S. Army soldier prepares to land after during a qualification jump near Malmsheim, Germany, May 19, 2015. The solider is assigned to Special Operations Command Europe.

QUALIFICATION JUMP

A U.S. Army soldier prepares to land after during a qualification jump near Malmsheim, Germany, May 19, 2015. The solider is assigned to Special Operations Command Europe.

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