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Soldiers fire an M109A6 Paladin howitzer during training.

Howitzer Fire

Soldiers fire an M109A6 Paladin howitzer during Exercise Combined Resolve IX at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 21 2017. The exercise promotes stability and security in the region. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Hulett

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