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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt Roberto Medina, left, throws a rope to Cpl. Justin Fong, right, so they can tow a downed amphibious assault vehicle during an operation off the coast of Ancon, Peru, July 8, 2010. Medina and Fong are assigned to the USS New Orleans.

ROPE TOSS

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt Roberto Medina, left, throws a rope to Cpl. Justin Fong, right, so they can tow a downed amphibious assault vehicle during an operation off the coast of Ancon, Peru, July 8, 2010. Medina and Fong are assigned to the USS New Orleans.

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