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U.S. Navy SEAL candidates balance a small inflatable boat on their heads while heading toward the Pacific Ocean, Coronado, Calif., May 27, 2009. The candidates are participating in First-phase Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, known as BUD training. It is an eight-week course that trains, prepares and examines candidates' abilities in physical conditioning, water competency, mental tenacity and teamwork.

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U.S. Navy SEAL candidates balance a small inflatable boat on their heads while heading toward the Pacific Ocean, Coronado, Calif., May 27, 2009. The candidates are participating in First-phase Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, known as BUD training. It is an eight-week course that trains, prepares and examines candidates' abilities in physical conditioning, water competency, mental tenacity and teamwork.

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