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Two soldiers slither down a rope.

Double Scorpion

Indian soldiers rappel down a wall using the "scorpion" technique as U.S. and Indian soldiers observe during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 21 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 21, 2021.

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  • Credit: Alejandro Pena, Air Force VIRIN: 211021-F-HY271-0052.JPG
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