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    192nd EOD Hosts GAFPB Competition at Fort Bragg [Image 51 of 82]

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    A U.S. Army soldier named Gessler is photographed from behind at what appears to be an outdoor firing range. The soldier is in a shooting stance, aiming a pistol downrange while wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform. A U.S. flag patch and what appears to be a unit patch are visible on the right sleeve.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Seth Smith 

    U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne)

    U.S. Army Reserve Capt. James Gessler, assigned to U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), fires the M17 pistol during the weapons proficiency portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Sept. 1, 2026. Competitors fire five rounds at three targets positioned 25 meters away; five hits earn gold, four earn silver, and three earn bronze.

    U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Seth Smith

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.10.2026 08:19
    Photo ID: 9919198
    VIRIN: 260901-A-DF538-1061
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 9.72 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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