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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman takes up a security position during a training scenario at a U.S. location during exercise Patriot Archangel on Oct. 17, 2009. The exercise hones Guardian Angel combat operations in simulated hostile urban environments and increases combat effectiveness for pararescuemen.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman takes up a security position during a training scenario.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman takes up a security position during a training scenario at a U.S. location during exercise Patriot Archangel on Oct. 17, 2009. The exercise hones Guardian Angel combat operations in simulated hostile urban environments and increases combat effectiveness for pararescuemen.

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