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U.S. and British army paratroopers practice landing techniques during a forcible entry exercise on Pope Air Force Base, N.C., June 21, 2010. Soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., and airmen from Pope Air Force Base conduct the exercise six times a year to enhance cohesion between the Army and Air Force.

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U.S. and British army paratroopers practice landing techniques during a forcible entry exercise on Pope Air Force Base, N.C., June 21, 2010. Soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., and airmen from Pope Air Force Base conduct the exercise six times a year to enhance cohesion between the Army and Air Force.

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