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Army Pfc. Jalen Welch takes cover during a simulated indirect fire attack while participating in force protection sustainment training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 1, 2017. Welch is assigned to the 574th Composite Supply Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Alaska. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena

Taking Cover

Army Pfc. Jalen Welch takes cover during a simulated indirect fire attack while participating in force protection sustainment training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 1, 2017. Welch is assigned to the 574th Composite Supply Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Alaska. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena

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