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Members of the Japanese ground self-defense force practice target shooting in preparation for a sniper competition during Exercise Orient Shield on Camp Chitose in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 28, 2014.

Members of the Japanese ground self-defense force practice target shooting in preparation for a sniper competition during Exercise Orient Shield on Camp Chitose in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 28, 2014.

Members of the Japanese ground self-defense force practice target shooting in preparation for a sniper competition during Exercise Orient Shield on Camp Chitose in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 28, 2014.

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