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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Malachi Greiner, left, awaits hand signals from 1st Class Paul Makito to rappel during a training exercise with sailors in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 20, 2010. The sailors are assigned to numerous units, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobil Unit 1 and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2.

SIGNAL TO GO

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Malachi Greiner, left, awaits hand signals from 1st Class Paul Makito to rappel during a training exercise with sailors in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 20, 2010. The sailors are assigned to numerous units, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobil Unit 1 and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2.

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