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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ruben Trejo Sanchez, left, and 1st Lt. Erik Ruiz practice an over the head rifle toss on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 3, 2008. Both are members of the base's honor guard drill team.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ruben Trejo Sanchez, left, and 1st Lt. Erik Ruiz practice an over the head rifle toss on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 3, 2008. Both are members of the base's honor guard drill team.

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