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Soldiers stand at the ready position with their M4 carbines before engaging targets during a live-fire exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 11, 2016. Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez

Standing Ready

Soldiers stand at the ready position with their M4 carbines before engaging targets during a live-fire exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 11, 2016. Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez

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