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A German army officer briefs U.S. Army Sgt. Shanika Guyton, left, on the German P8 pistol during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur, the German marksmanship badge, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30, 2013. Guyton is assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment.

A German army officer briefs U.S. Army Sgt. Shanika Guyton, left, on the German P8 pistol during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur, the German marksmanship badge, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30, 2013. Guyton is assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment.

A German army officer briefs U.S. Army Sgt. Shanika Guyton, left, on the German P8 pistol during qualification for the Schuetzenschnur, the German marksmanship badge, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30, 2013. Guyton is assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment.

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