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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are gathered in a small circle in an arid, open field. The central figure, wearing sunglasses, appears to be conducting a briefing or after-action review while crouching. The setting and equipment suggest a field training exercise or operational environment.

    SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.15.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret      

    416th Theater Engineer Command

    Staff Sgt. Paul Solbos, U.S. Army Reserve combat engineer platoon sergeant for the 374th Engineer Company (Sapper), headquartered in Concord, Calif., takes a knee with his Soldiers to teach them about security procedures July 15 during a two-week field exercise known as a Sapper Leader Course Prerequisite Training at Camp San Luis Obispo Military Installation, Calif. The unit is grading its Soldiers on each event to determine which ones will earn a spot on a "merit list" to attend the Sapper Leader Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2015
    Date Posted: 07.20.2015 22:02
    Photo ID: 2077915
    VIRIN: 150715-A-TI382-388
    Resolution: 4895x3267
    Size: 2.97 MB
    Location: SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, US
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