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Marines participate in a fast-rope exercise from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg

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Marines participate in a fast-rope exercise from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg

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