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                    <img alt="Estonian and U.S. soldiers conduct live-fire training during a combat exercise near Tapa, Estonia, April 6, 2017. The U.S. soldiers participated to boost the capabilities of the Estonian forces under the NATO-led Operation Atlantic Resolve." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/21/474921/size1.jpg" data-title="Live-fire training in Estonia" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Jason Johnston">
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                    <img alt="Soldiers react to simulated indirect fire during Decisive Action Rotation 17-05 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., April 4, 2017. Decisive Action Rotations at the National Training Center ensure units remain versatile, responsive, and consistently available for current and future contingencies." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/20/474737/size1.jpg" data-title="Simulated indirect fire" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Spc. Daniel Parrott">
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                    <img alt="Paratroopers jump out of a Nevada Air National Guard C-130H Hercules while conducting airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 13, 2017. The Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, belong to the only American airborne brigade in the Pacific and are trained to execute airborne maneuvers in extreme cold weather/high altitude environments in support of combat, partnership and disaster relief operations." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/19/474593/size1.jpg" data-title="Airborne training" data-author="U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena">
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                    <img alt="U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilots fly near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, April 5, 2017. The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, are preparing to assume their mission in support of Operation Freedom&#039;s Sentinel and Resolute Support Mission." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/18/474444/size1.jpg" data-title="Operation Freedom&#039;s Sentinel and Resolute Support Mission" data-author="Capt. Brian Harris">
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                    <img alt="U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. John Barr, assigned to 25th Infantry Division, competes in the Urban Assault Course during the Best Ranger Competition 2017, on Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test competitor&#039;s physical, mental, and technical capabilities." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/17/474248/size1.jpg" data-title="Urban Assault Course" data-author="Photo by Spc. Kristen Dobson">
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                    <img alt="A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter arrives at the pickup zone at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 6. The aviators were taking part in a joint-training exercise with Soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, in anticipation of working together during future Atlantic Resolve missions." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/14/474070/size1.jpg" data-title="Joint-training exercise" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Spc. Thomas Scaggs">
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                    <img alt="A UH-72 Lakota Helicopter passes by an Opposing Force Surrogate Vehicle during the defense of the National Training Center&#039;s &quot;Whale Gap&quot; against elements, April 9, 2017, on Fort Irwin, Calif. This phase of NTC Rotation 17-05 was designed to force the unit to attack in multiple directions, while also contending with a robust disruption zone." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/13/473756/size1.jpg" data-title="Opposing Force Surrogate Vehicle defense" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Austin Anyzeski">
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                    <img alt="U.S. Army Soldiers from around the world compete in day three of the 34th Annual David E. Grange Jr., Best Ranger Competition, April 9, 2017, on Fort Benning, Ga. The competition is designed to determine the best two-Soldier Ranger team in the Army." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/12/473642/size1.jpg" data-title="Best Ranger Competition" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright">
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                    <img alt="Combat engineers carry Bangalore torpedoes as they rush to breach an obstacle on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, March 25, 2017. The purpose of the training was to clear a wire obstacle so Soldiers could pass through safely. They are assigned to the 29th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/11/473456/size1.jpg" data-title="Bangalore torpedoes" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon">
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                    <img alt="Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, role-play as opposing forces engaging simulated enemies while conducting an air assault scenario during Exercise Allied Spirit VI at 7th Army Training Command&#039;s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, March 25, 2017. Exercise Allied Spirit VI includes about 2,770 participants from 12 NATO and Partner for Peace nations, and exercises tactical interoperability and tests secure communications within Alliance members and partner nations." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/10/473228/size1.jpg" data-title="Engaging opposing forces" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathaniel Nichols">
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                    <img alt="A Virginia Army National Guardsmen receives a welcome home kiss at Dulles International Airport, Va., April 1, 2017, upon returning from a deployment. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, returned from Qatar, where they conducted security operations beginning in May 2016." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/07/472944/size1.jpg" data-title="Homecoming kiss" data-author="Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Amanda H. Johnson">
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                    <img alt="A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team fires a BGM-71 TOW missile at tank targets during training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 23, 2017. The tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided, is an American anti-tank missile." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/06/472783/size1.jpg" data-title="Firing a BGM-71 TOW missile" data-author="U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht">
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                    <img alt="Soldiers conduct Operation Golden Shovel with Estonian Defence Forces on Kukepalu range as apart of Operation Atlantic Resolve, March 23. This exercise is part of a company level training exercise where Soldiers and tanks from from Company C, 1st Battalion, 68th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,  teamed up with Estonian reconnaissance soldiers to advance their position and clear an entrenched force with anti-tank weapons. T" src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/05/472587/size1.jpg" data-title="Operation Atlantic Resolve" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charlene Moler">
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                    <img alt="Spc. Kyler Hanstead, an infantryman, conducts aquatic training by performing squat jumps at Richardson Pool on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, March 15, 2017. The physical training is one of several different times the 3rd Brigade Combat Team conducts as part of a week long Advanced Physical Training course." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/04/472501/size1.jpg" data-title="Aquatic squat jumps" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon">
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                    <img alt="Army Reserve UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters quickly depart after dropping off Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division during an airfield seizure training to start off Warrior Exercise 78-17-01,  March 13,2017, at Lakehurst Maxfield Field, N.J. WAREX is a wide-scale assembly training event used to test the units&#039; combat capabilities as the Army Reserve continues to be prepared and poised for future combat readiness." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/04/03/472290/size1.jpg" data-title="Airfield seizure training" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sofia">
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                    <img alt="U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers participate in the 1st Mission Support Command Best Warrior Competition mystery event, held on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 14." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/03/31/472171/size1.jpg" data-title="Mystery event" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Spc. Anthony Martinez">
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                    <img alt="A Paratrooper from the 173rd Airborne Brigade pulls security while setting in an ambush in Hohenfels, Germany on March 23, 2017." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/03/30/471881/size1.jpg" data-title="Security" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Spc. Taylor Hoganson">
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                    <img alt="U.S. and Slovenian forces prepare for a convoy exercise during Vanguard Proof at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, March 20, 2017. The exercise focuses on enhancing NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade." src="#" data-src="https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/03/29/471635/size1.jpg" data-title="Convoy exercise" data-author="U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo">
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