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A U.S. sniper fires his weapon from a combat rubber raiding craft at targets placed across a lake.

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U.S. snipers paddle to the boat landing area after firing from a combat rubber raiding craft at targets placed across a lake during the Europe Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr training area, Germany, July 28, 2018. The soldiers are snipers assigned to the 2nd Calvary Regiment. Army photo by Kevin S. Abel

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