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Soldiers maintain security during a live-fire exercise on Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 22, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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Soldiers maintain security during a live-fire exercise on Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 22, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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