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Army Sgts. 1st Class Raymond M. Santiago and Timothy S. Briggs pull a rescue and transport unit through the stress shoot event during the 30th annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 13, 2013. Santiago and Briggs are assigned to the Ranger Training Brigade.

Army Sgts. 1st Class Raymond M. Santiago and Timothy S. Briggs pull a rescue and transport unit through the stress shoot event during the 30th annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 13, 2013. Santiago and Briggs are assigned to the Ranger Training Brigade.

Army Sgts. 1st Class Raymond M. Santiago and Timothy S. Briggs pull a rescue and transport unit through the stress shoot event during the 30th annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 13, 2013. Santiago and Briggs are assigned to the Ranger Training Brigade.

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