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A Marine wearing a helmet and goggles checks his rifle while on the ground in a forest in firing position.

Forest Force

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Peters reloads during a simulated force-on-force battle as part of Exercise Arrow 2019 at Pohjankangas Training Area near Niinisalo, Finland, May 10, 2019. The annual multinational exercise tests mechanized infantry, artillery and mortar field skills in a live-fire environment.

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