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Soldiers stand at attention after completing an obstacle course during their first week of basic combat training on Fort Benning, Ga., March 9, 2012.

Soldiers stand at attention after completing an obstacle course during their first week of basic combat training on Fort Benning, Ga., March 9, 2012.

Soldiers stand at attention after completing an obstacle course during their first week of basic combat training on Fort Benning, Ga., March 9, 2012.

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