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New York Army National Guard Spc. Courtney Natal fires an M249 squad automatic weapon in the stress shoot lane, which combines physical tests and shooting events, during the New York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith, New York, March 30, 2017. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Jonathan Pietrantoni

Firing a M249

New York Army National Guard Spc. Courtney Natal fires an M249 squad automatic weapon in the stress shoot lane, which combines physical tests and shooting events, during the New York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith, New York, March 30, 2017. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Jonathan Pietrantoni

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