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U.S. Navy students in the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL class participate in a surf passage exercise during the first phase of training on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Sept. 10, 2009. Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Forces and are trained to conduct a variety of operations from the sea, air and land.

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U.S. Navy students in the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL class participate in a surf passage exercise during the first phase of training on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Sept. 10, 2009. Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Forces and are trained to conduct a variety of operations from the sea, air and land.

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