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    Two U.S. Army soldiers are at an outdoor shooting range during what appears to be a training exercise. One soldier wearing a high-visibility yellow vest and hearing protection is observing or supervising while the other soldier in full combat gear aims a pistol at cardboard silhouette targets. Multiple target stands are visible at varying distances across a grassy field.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.14.2013

    Photo by Justin Connaher 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    A range safety noncommisioned officer guides Private Nicholas Montanez, assigned to the 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), as he engages close-range targets with an M9 during a stress shoot in the unit's Best Soldier Competition, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Competition events include a written test, a non-standard PT test, land navigation, weapons proficiency, a road march, drill and ceremony, common tasks testing, urban orienteering, rappelling, an obstacle course and appearing before a board of senior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2013
    Date Posted: 08.20.2013 19:15
    Photo ID: 999533
    VIRIN: 130814-F-LX370-476
    Resolution: 3760x2528
    Size: 6.05 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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