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Army Pfc. Samuel Ball repacks his parachute and prepares his gear after participating in airborne operations during exercise Bayonet Strike at a drop zone near Adazi, Latvia, Sept. 12, 2016. Ball is assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade. Army photo by Pfc. James Dutkavich

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Army Pfc. Samuel Ball repacks his parachute and prepares his gear after participating in airborne operations during exercise Bayonet Strike at a drop zone near Adazi, Latvia, Sept. 12, 2016. Ball is assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade. Army photo by Pfc. James Dutkavich

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