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Iraqi army soldiers get into position on the rooftop during a fast rope training exercise in I-Asad, Iraq, April 1, 2009. U.S. Special Operation Forces in partnership with Iraqi Special Operation Forces conduct various training exercises to achieve a common goal of maintaining the safety and security of Iraq.

ROOFTOP EXERCISE

Iraqi army soldiers get into position on the rooftop during a fast rope training exercise in I-Asad, Iraq, April 1, 2009. U.S. Special Operation Forces in partnership with Iraqi Special Operation Forces conduct various training exercises to achieve a common goal of maintaining the safety and security of Iraq.

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