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    A soldier in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is straining with visible physical exertion while climbing over a wooden obstacle, likely part of a military training course. The soldier's face shows intense effort with a grimacing expression and visible perspiration. At least one additional soldier in identical uniform is visible in the background above the obstacle.

    SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.16.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret      

    416th Theater Engineer Command

    A U.S. Army Reserve combat engineer Soldier from the 374th Engineer Company (Sapper), headquartered in Concord, Calif., navigates through an obstacle course July 16 as part of a two-week field exercise known as a Sapper Leader Course Prerequisite Training in July at Camp San Luis Obispo Military Installation, Calif. The unit is grading its Soldiers on various events 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: 07.16.2015
    Date Posted: 07.20.2015 22:01
    Photo ID: 2077926
    VIRIN: 150716-A-TI382-387
    Resolution: 4806x3329
    Size: 2.51 MB
    Location: SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 21

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