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A soldier in combat gear moves quickly while carrying a rifle, a backpack and an extra weapon bag.

Swift Response

An Army paratrooper races to a fighting position during Exercise Swift Response at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, June 23, 2019. The U.S.-led multinational exercise prepares NATO allies to deploy high-readiness forces and advances airborne interoperability.

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