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Army Pfc. Travis Watson pulls perimeter security as the unit conducts a dismounted live-fire exercise on an infantry platoon battle course on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 19, 2013. Watson is assigned to 1st Squadron, Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment.

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Army Pfc. Travis Watson pulls perimeter security as the unit conducts a dismounted live-fire exercise on an infantry platoon battle course on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 19, 2013. Watson is assigned to 1st Squadron, Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment.

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