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U.S. and British Marines practice fast-roping techniques at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 9, 2016. The 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force facilitated the training, which included helicopter rope-suspension techniques. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

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U.S. and British Marines practice fast-roping techniques at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 9, 2016. The 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force facilitated the training, which included helicopter rope-suspension techniques. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

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