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A soldiers climbs a 20-foot blue net.

Spurred On

Army Sgt. Jose Rodriguez climbs a 20-foot net during the Spur Ride event at Oberdachstetten Training Area near Illesheim, Germany, Feb. 2, 2018. The grueling 24-hour event tests mental and physical toughness. Upon completion, soldiers earn their right to don spurs on their boots. Rodriguez is an aviation operations specialist assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Headquarters Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade. Army photo Sgt. Gregory T. Summers

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