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Army Spc. James Elliot observes a target through his weapon's optic scope while taking part in a training mission at the National Training Centerin Fort Irwin, Calif., Nov. 11, 2011. Elliot is an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment.

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Army Spc. James Elliot observes a target through his weapon's optic scope while taking part in a training mission at the National Training Centerin Fort Irwin, Calif., Nov. 11, 2011. Elliot is an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment.

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