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Soldiers cheer after winning a tug of war competition.

Victory Cheers

Soldiers react after a dramatic win in a tug of war competition at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2017. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ben K. Navratil

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Tags: Central Command, Centcom, afghanistan, Soldiers, Army
Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Ben Navratil VIRIN: 171116-A-QO000-233.JPG

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