Friday November 11, 2005, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Friends and family of fallen servicemen gather at Arlington West memorial

Family and friends of soldiers killed in Iraq gathered at the Arlington West memorial in Santa Barbara to memorialize their loved ones. Located along a stretch of beach, the Arlington West memorial is composed of hundreds of white crosses, each one dedicated to a soldier killed in the current conflict.

A visitor to Arlington West holds a single flower before one of the hundreds of white crosses.

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Friday November 11, 2005, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Friends and family of fallen servicemen gather at Arlington West memorial

Family and friends of soldiers killed in Iraq gathered at the Arlington West memorial in Santa Barbara to memorialize their loved ones. Located along a stretch of beach, the Arlington West memorial is composed of hundreds of white crosses, each one dedicated to a soldier killed in the current conflict.

A boy stands amid hundreds of white crosses at Arlington West.

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October 2005, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Provincial Hospital in Cambodia

Patients receive treatment at Cambodia's Siem Reap Provincial Hospital.

A girl sits on her bed watching television in makeshift quarters located in the hospital's motor pool.

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October 2005, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Provincial Hospital in Cambodia

Patients receive treatment at Cambodia's Siem Reap Provincial Hospital.

A dying woman reaches out to a family member from her bed.

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October 2005, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Provincial Hospital in Cambodia

Patients receive treatment at Cambodia's Siem Reap Provincial Hospital.

Three daughters caring for their ill mother.

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October 2005, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Provincial Hospital in Cambodia

Patients receive treatment at Cambodia's Siem Reap Provincial Hospital.

The husband of a woman dying of Tuberculosis massages her leg.

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October 2005, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Provincial Hospital in Cambodia

Patients receive treatment at Cambodia's Siem Reap Provincial Hospital.

A former soldier missing his left leg, living at Siem Reap Provincial Hospital and dying of Tuberculosis.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

October 2005, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Provincial Hospital in Cambodia

Patients receive treatment at Cambodia's Siem Reap Provincial Hospital.

A young boy (R) mocks a patient with AIDS.

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October 2005, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Provincial Hospital in Cambodia

Patients receive treatment at Cambodia's Siem Reap Provincial Hospital.

The entryway to Siem Reap Provincial Hospital at night.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

After a student fails his barracks inspection, an instructor leads him through half an hour of eight-count bodybuilders, pushups, star jumps and duck walks.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

A Seal candidate is forced to endure a "mouth wash drill" during which students fill their mouths with sand and gargle.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Seal candidates given just five minutes to be at the CTT, located 15 minutes away rush to meet the deadline. Every evolution, or group training, must be completed within an allotted time, usually one that's purposely unattainable.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

A Seal candidate struggles to emerge from the low crawl obstacle course.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

New recruits often arrive with a certain swagger and cockiness as evidenced by this student's tattoo. The names of drop outs still apparent on standard issue shorts, send a more humbling message.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Seal candidates hoist logs onto their shoulders during physical training.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Students who failed to hold a double leg lift for the required 2 minutes are forced to endure a swim through a raft filled with ice-cold water.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

A boat team paddles down on a sharp, rocky ledge outside the Hotel Del Coronado. Navigating the approach is one of the trickiest aspects of this evolution. An unexpected wave can send the men hurtling into a collision with an unrelenting boulder.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Two swim buddies decked out in neoprene dive suits cross the grinder, or blacktop training area, towards the Combat Training Tank (CTT). Throughout BUD/S movement between exercises always occurs at a running pace; even trips to the bathroom and mess hall.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Students line-up in front of a pool with their feet tightly bound. They will learn to use their legs as a single limb, moving through the pool with a smooth dolphin kick.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Seal candidates listen intently as an instructor delivers a safety briefing before the 50-meter underwater swim.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Students practice "drown-proofing" exercises in a pool, maneuvering with their hands and feet bound as instructors shout rebukes and orders through underwater speakers.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

The student at right is in the process of completing 49 consecutive pull-ups. In a testament to the fact that strength alone doesn't make a Seal, this candidate would ring the DOR bell only a few days later, signalling his decision to quit the program.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Two Seal candidates stand at the ready after several hours of mud angels, buddy carries, wheelbarrow races, and swims through the mud flats of San Diego Bay.

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2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Seal candidates from BUD/S class 246 at the conclusion of an eight-mile conditioning run.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

Seal candidates, weary from lack of sleep, begin to exhibit symptoms such as slurred speech and incoherence as they line-up on the beach.

Credit: Richard Schoenberg / Polaris

2004, San Diego, California, USA

Grueling training widdles down potential Navy Seals to a select few from BUD/S class 246

Every year the Naval Special Warfare Center receives 350 applications for its Navy Seals training program, known as BUD/S. Out of that pool, only 50 candidates will be chosen for what's come to be known as some of the most grueling military training in the world. For 30 weeks, candidates will be expected to: run 806 miles, swim 77 miles, navigate an obstacle course 29 times, complete 126 hours of physical training, lift and roll logs for 8 hours, paddle boats for 19 hours, practice underwater diving for 35 hours and shoot over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The course begins with 5 weeks of rigorous conditioning known as “Indocī (Indoctrination Course). In the weeks to come, any candidate expecting to become a Seal will complete 4 weeks of First Phase training during which the intensity of physical training increases exponentially, a five day period of nearly constant work known as “Hell Week,ī Second Phase training which is devoted to teaching candidates combat tactics and advanced diving techniques, and, finally, Third Phase training in which the candidates will put all of the skills they've developed into practice.

An instructor reprimands a weary student who failed to cross the rope bridge course - one of the very last obstacles in Hell Week - on time. As punishment, his entire team must cross the grimy pit again.

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1980, Albany, New York, USA

Rock and Roll Legends perform in upstate New York

Iggy Pop on stage during a performance at JB Scotts.

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Saturday March 1, 1980, Albany, New York, USA

Rock and Roll Legends perform in upstate New York

Martin Chambers and Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders backstage at JB Scotts. This photo is rare in that Hynde, a passionate animal rights activist, is wearing (presumably fake) leather and fur.

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1980, Albany, New York, USA

Rock and Roll Legends perform in upstate New York

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld backstage after a standup performance at JB Scotts.

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