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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Santiago looks up to find his next hold as he competes in the Marine Barracks Washington Commander's Cup in Alexandria, Va., March 9, 2011. Santiago went rock to rock with 40 Marines in the climbing competition, the first event of the 2011 cup.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Santiago looks up to find his next hold as he competes in the Marine Barracks Washington Commander's Cup in Alexandria, Va., March 9, 2011. Santiago went rock to rock with 40 Marines in the climbing competition, the first event of the 2011 cup.

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