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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are gathered in an arid, desert environment. A senior soldier appears to be pinning something onto or gesturing toward a smiling younger soldier, suggesting a recognition or award ceremony. The setting and uniforms are consistent with a forward operating area in a Middle Eastern deployment.

    KUWAIT

    01.27.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Trisha Betz 

    1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division

    Minnesota National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bulls" hosted an Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Forward Operating Base Gerber Jan. 23 to Jan. 27. The EIB is awarded to U.S. Army personnel who hold infantry or special forces military occupational specialties. To earn the badge, these individuals met the prerequisites and took part in five day series of validations to prove that they are truly a proficient at all infantry skills. At the start of the qualifications there were 294 individuals, but only 53 were awarded the coveted EIB. The last time the battalion hosted an EIB qualification was in 2008 during a deployment to Kosovo.

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    Date Taken: 01.27.2012
    Date Posted: 02.02.2012 10:26
    Photo ID: 517801
    VIRIN: 120127-A-NN423-060
    Resolution: 3872x2592
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