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Reacting to Contact

Cadets react to direct contact during the 2016 Sandhurst competition at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., April 8, 2016. The cadets are assigned to the Turkish Military Academy. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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Tags: West Point, Cadets, 2016 Sandhurst Competition, United States Military Academy, Soldiers
Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton VIRIN: 160408-A-OY832-067.JPG

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