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U.S. Army Spc. Donald Snyder jumps over an obstacle during the Oregon National Guard’s 2009 NCO and Soldier of the Year competition on Camp Rilea, Warrenton, Ore., Feb. 27-March 1, 2009. Snyder, a medic assigned to 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry won the title of the Oregon National Guard’s 2009 Soldier of the Year.

JUMPING OBSTACLE

U.S. Army Spc. Donald Snyder jumps over an obstacle during the Oregon National Guard’s 2009 NCO and Soldier of the Year competition on Camp Rilea, Warrenton, Ore., Feb. 27-March 1, 2009. Snyder, a medic assigned to 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry won the title of the Oregon National Guard’s 2009 Soldier of the Year.

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