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Soldiers walk rappel down a wall as instructors observe at the top and on the ground.

Rappelling Training

Army air assault students learn rappelling techniques during a class at the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, W.V., Sept. 19, 2007. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Mickey Miller

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