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Army Reserve Sgt. Aaron Contreras demonstrates how C4 explosives cut a rail in a controlled detonation during explosives training at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 26, 2015.

Army Reserve Sgt. Aaron Contreras demonstrates how C4 explosives cut a rail in a controlled detonation during explosives training at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 26, 2015.

Army Reserve Sgt. Aaron Contreras demonstrates how C4 explosives cut a rail in a controlled detonation during explosives training at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 26, 2015.

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