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A girl low crawls while maintaining control of her “weapon” as part of the 1st Cavalry Division’s 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment Saber Spur Ride to allow the children of soldiers to train as soldiers for a day on Fort Hood, Texas, June 20, 2008. The child is performing the last leg of a rigorous obstacle course that included a rope climbing exercise and a zip line.

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A girl low crawls while maintaining control of her “weapon” as part of the 1st Cavalry Division’s 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment Saber Spur Ride to allow the children of soldiers to train as soldiers for a day on Fort Hood, Texas, June 20, 2008. The child is performing the last leg of a rigorous obstacle course that included a rope climbing exercise and a zip line.

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