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U.S. Army Spc. Adam Walsvik works his way along the inverted rope descent in an obstacle course on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 3, 2009. Walsvik is assigned to a North Dakota Army National Guard unit and was competing in the nationwide Army National Guard Best Warrior competition.

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U.S. Army Spc. Adam Walsvik works his way along the inverted rope descent in an obstacle course on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 3, 2009. Walsvik is assigned to a North Dakota Army National Guard unit and was competing in the nationwide Army National Guard Best Warrior competition.

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