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U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Spencer performs a high-altitude jump from the rear tailgate of a C-130 Hercules at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy, June 23, 2009. Spencer is air operations leader for the Navy's explosive ordnance disposal team Mobile Unit 8.

NONSTOP TO SICILY

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Spencer performs a high-altitude jump from the rear tailgate of a C-130 Hercules at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy, June 23, 2009. Spencer is air operations leader for the Navy's explosive ordnance disposal team Mobile Unit 8.

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