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U.S. Army Spc. Darwynn McPherson leaps over an obstacle during the 'stress fire' event of the Army Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 1, 2009. McPherson is assigned to the Army Materiel Command.

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U.S. Army Spc. Darwynn McPherson leaps over an obstacle during the 'stress fire' event of the Army Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 1, 2009. McPherson is assigned to the Army Materiel Command.

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