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National Guard parachutes in 700 miles out at sea to save a fisherman’s life

National Guard parachutes in 700 miles out at sea to save a fisherman’s lifePhoto: Task & Purpose

Members of the 129th Rescue Wing jumped to a fishing ship and stabilized an injured crewman overnight while the ship reached land and a hospital

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