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U.S. Marines set up security as their fellow Marines fast-rope to the deck of the USS Fort McHenry during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the 6th fleet area of operations, June 9, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.

FAST-ROPE READY

U.S. Marines set up security as their fellow Marines fast-rope to the deck of the USS Fort McHenry during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the 6th fleet area of operations, June 9, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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