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An Egyptian paratrooper sails to the ground during a "friendship jump" airborne operation on Fort Bragg, N.C., that included airborne forces from five countries, including the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Sept. 30, 2009. The jump was part of the Bright Star Exercise, a joint, multi-national training exercise being held on Fort Bragg from Sept. 28-Oct. 12, 2009.

BRIGHT STAR

An Egyptian paratrooper sails to the ground during a "friendship jump" airborne operation on Fort Bragg, N.C., that included airborne forces from five countries, including the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Sept. 30, 2009. The jump was part of the Bright Star Exercise, a joint, multi-national training exercise being held on Fort Bragg from Sept. 28-Oct. 12, 2009.

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