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Army Pfc. Robert Nelson fires an M249 light machine gun during a weapons qualification range at Camp Atterbury, Ind., July 18, 2017, during Army Materiel Command's Best Warrior Competition. Nelson is assigned to the 687th Rapid Port Opening Element. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Teddy Wade

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Army Pfc. Robert Nelson fires an M249 light machine gun during a weapons qualification range at Camp Atterbury, Ind., July 18, 2017, during Army Materiel Command's Best Warrior Competition. Nelson is assigned to the 687th Rapid Port Opening Element. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Teddy Wade

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