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U.S. Army recruits help each other complete the platform obstacle portion of the confidence course during basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Aug. 8, 2006.

U.S. Army recruits help each other complete the platform obstacle portion of the confidence course during basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Aug. 8, 2006.

U.S. Army recruits help each other complete the platform obstacle portion of the confidence course during basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Aug. 8, 2006.

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