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U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Malchow descends to the bottom of the rappel tower as part of day two in the 27th Annual Best Ranger Competition, Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga., May 08, 2010. Malchow is assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment.

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Malchow descends to the bottom of the rappel tower as part of day two in the 27th Annual Best Ranger Competition, Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga., May 08, 2010. Malchow is assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment.

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Malchow descends to the bottom of the rappel tower as part of day two in the 27th Annual Best Ranger Competition, Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga., May 08, 2010. Malchow is assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment.

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