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Soldiers fire a simulated guided missile during an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 3, 2016. The exercise aimed to test the ability of soldiers assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. to conduct defensive operations while protecting their tactical operations center. Army photo by Pvt. Austin Anyzeski

Irwin Exercise

Soldiers fire a simulated guided missile during an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 3, 2016. The exercise aimed to test the ability of soldiers assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. to conduct defensive operations while protecting their tactical operations center. Army photo by Pvt. Austin Anyzeski

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