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Canadian bombardier Anthony LaViolette bore sites a C3 105 mm Howitzer during Exercise Southbound Trooper IX on Fort Pickett, Va., Feb. 20, 2009. The exercise is an annual multinational event to prepare soldiers for future deployments.

SOUTHBOUND EXERCISE

Canadian bombardier Anthony LaViolette bore sites a C3 105 mm Howitzer during Exercise Southbound Trooper IX on Fort Pickett, Va., Feb. 20, 2009. The exercise is an annual multinational event to prepare soldiers for future deployments.

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