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U.S. Army Pvt. William Reynolds struggles with the three-rope bridge during Eagle Tower exercises on Fort Benning, Ga., June 16, 2009. Safety netting below the bridge crossing is designed to catch anyone who falls off the ropes during the event.

U.S. Army Pvt. William Reynolds struggles with the three-rope bridge during Eagle Tower exercises on Fort Benning, Ga., June 16, 2009. Safety netting below the bridge crossing is designed to catch anyone who falls off the ropes during the event.

U.S. Army Pvt. William Reynolds struggles with the three-rope bridge during Eagle Tower exercises on Fort Benning, Ga., June 16, 2009. Safety netting below the bridge crossing is designed to catch anyone who falls off the ropes during the event.

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