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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in dress blue uniforms are seated on a bench in what appears to be a military administrative area. The soldier on the left, bearing sergeant chevrons, is polishing or inspecting his black dress boots, while the soldier on the right watches and converses. A sign reading 'TA-50 GEAR' is visible on the wall behind them.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.15.2013

    Photo by Justin Connaher 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    Army Sgt. Robert Blanco, a native of San Jose, Calif., left, and Army Sgt. Travis Hansen, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., prepare to appear before a board during the 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne)'s Best Soldier Competition, Thursday, Aug. 15, 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: 08.15.2013
    Date Posted: 08.20.2013 19:06
    Photo ID: 999552
    VIRIN: 130815-F-LX370-208
    Resolution: 3768x2296
    Size: 5.43 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
    Hometown: PHOENIX, ARIZONA, US
    Hometown: SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, US
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