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U.S. Air Force airmen from the 554th Red Horse Squadron conduct rappelling and fast-roping techniques during their field training exercise at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on April 23, 2009. The 554th Red Horse engineers are participating in a two-day field training exercise to hone expeditionary skills to open a base in any environment.

U.S. Air Force airmen conduct rappelling and fast-roping techniques.

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 554th Red Horse Squadron conduct rappelling and fast-roping techniques during their field training exercise at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on April 23, 2009. The 554th Red Horse engineers are participating in a two-day field training exercise to hone expeditionary skills to open a base in any environment.

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