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A Lithuanian soldier, right, explains his weapons operation to U.S. soldiers during a training exercise in Rukla, Lithuania Feb. 2, 2015. The Lithuanian soldier is assigned to the Algirdas Battalion, Iron Wolf Brigade.

A Lithuanian soldier, right, explains his weapons operation to U.S. soldiers during a training exercise in Rukla, Lithuania Feb. 2, 2015. The Lithuanian soldier is assigned to the Algirdas Battalion, Iron Wolf Brigade.

A Lithuanian soldier, right, explains his weapons operation to U.S. soldiers during a training exercise in Rukla, Lithuania Feb. 2, 2015. The Lithuanian soldier is assigned to the Algirdas Battalion, Iron Wolf Brigade.

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