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Soldiers carry 35-pound packs during a 12-mile ruck march as part of the 2016 Best Warrior competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., March 22, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

Carrying the Load

Soldiers carry 35-pound packs during a 12-mile ruck march as part of the 2016 Best Warrior competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., March 22, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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