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U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua L. Bettle locks out his rappelling equipment while rappelling down a tower at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, on Jan. 4, 2008. Bettle is attached to the Army's Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment.

Pfc. Joshua L. Bettle locks out his rappelling equipment.

U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua L. Bettle locks out his rappelling equipment while rappelling down a tower at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, on Jan. 4, 2008. Bettle is attached to the Army's Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment.

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