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Army Capt. Genaro Prieto arranges placards for a sand table in the Mojave Desert at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013. Prieto, a engineer, is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.

Army Capt. Genaro Prieto arranges placards for a sand table in the Mojave Desert at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013. Prieto, a engineer, is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.

Army Capt. Genaro Prieto arranges placards for a sand table in the Mojave Desert at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013. Prieto, a engineer, is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.

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