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Search and rescue swimmers prepare to enter the ocean during the swim portion of a competition on Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Calif., April 30, 2009. The annual competition unites these specialized swimmers from their duty stations across the globe to participate in a physically demanding race to test strength and endurance.

RESCUE RACE

Search and rescue swimmers prepare to enter the ocean during the swim portion of a competition on Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Calif., April 30, 2009. The annual competition unites these specialized swimmers from their duty stations across the globe to participate in a physically demanding race to test strength and endurance.

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