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Soldiers wait at the ready line before firing the M249 light machine gun at targets downrange on the weapons demonstration range at Fort Jackson, S.C., June 8, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

Waiting at the Ready Line

Soldiers wait at the ready line before firing the M249 light machine gun at targets downrange on the weapons demonstration range at Fort Jackson, S.C., June 8, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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