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As seen through a night-vision device, soldiers provide security after conducting a night jump during a tactical exercise as part of Joint Operational Access Exercise 13-04 on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 25, 2013. The exercise is designed to enhance cohesiveness between Army, Air Force and allied personnel, allowing the services an opportunity to properly execute large-scale heavy equipment and troop movement. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team.

NIGHT JUMP

As seen through a night-vision device, soldiers provide security after conducting a night jump during a tactical exercise as part of Joint Operational Access Exercise 13-04 on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 25, 2013. The exercise is designed to enhance cohesiveness between Army, Air Force and allied personnel, allowing the services an opportunity to properly execute large-scale heavy equipment and troop movement. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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