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Colombian and U.S. forces hold joint air-assault exercises at Tolemaida
Positive Colombian and U.S. forces held joint air-assault exercises at the Tolemaida military base on November 9, according to the Colombian Army. Named Vanguardia del Sur, the training included fast-rope descents, troop disembarkation and exercises involving the destruction of improvised explosive devices. The report describes the exercises as joint training; later operational benefits have not been demonstrated.