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Vice President Joe Biden places a hand on the shoulder of one of the Navy Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL candidates while speaking to them on the beach at Naval Special Warfare Center during his visit to San Diego, May 14, 2009. These candidates must complete three phases of training and qualify in advanced training to become Navy SEALs, which are maritime special operations forces who strike from the Sea, Air and Land.

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Vice President Joe Biden places a hand on the shoulder of one of the Navy Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL candidates while speaking to them on the beach at Naval Special Warfare Center during his visit to San Diego, May 14, 2009. These candidates must complete three phases of training and qualify in advanced training to become Navy SEALs, which are maritime special operations forces who strike from the Sea, Air and Land.

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