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U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Two prepare to conduct a static-line parachute jump operation from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter at Fort Pickett, Va., on Feb. 8, 2007.

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians prepare to conduct a static-line parachute jump.

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Two prepare to conduct a static-line parachute jump operation from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter at Fort Pickett, Va., on Feb. 8, 2007.

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