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U.S. Army Sgt. Tracey Long grades a candidate during scenario-based testing for the Expert Infantry Badge on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 1, 2011. The badge was created in 1943 to recognize excellence among the infantry. Long is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team.

MAKING THE GRADE

U.S. Army Sgt. Tracey Long grades a candidate during scenario-based testing for the Expert Infantry Badge on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 1, 2011. The badge was created in 1943 to recognize excellence among the infantry. Long is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team.

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