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Army Sgt. Lasima Packett rappels down the rappel tower at the Joint Maneuver Training Center on Camp Atterbury, Ind., Aug. 18, 2011. Packett is assigned to the Indiana National Guard's 81st Troop Command.

Army Sgt. Lasima Packett rappels down the rappel tower at the Joint Maneuver Training Center on Camp Atterbury, Ind., Aug. 18, 2011. Packett is assigned to the Indiana National Guard's 81st Troop Command.

Army Sgt. Lasima Packett rappels down the rappel tower at the Joint Maneuver Training Center on Camp Atterbury, Ind., Aug. 18, 2011. Packett is assigned to the Indiana National Guard's 81st Troop Command.

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