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Vietnam commandos show off skills after harsh training

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 17:03 GMT+7

Commandos join a shooting skills demonstration at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

A commando shows off his skills by jumping over obstacles at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

Commandos join a virtual hostage rescue mission at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

Another commando shows off his skills in overcoming obstacles at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

A commando shows off his rope climbing skill at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

Commandos join a demonstration in climbing with bare hands at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

Commandos join a virtual mission to rescue the wounded at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

Commandos join a virtual hostage rescue mission at integrated stadium of the 429 Commando Brigade in Phu Giao District in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 8, 2014.

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