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A soldier fires a howitzer in a field.

Bayonet Ready

A soldier fires an M119A3 howitzer during Bayonet Ready at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Oct. 25, 2021.The exercise is designed to build lethal units in a kinetic, simulated combat scenario against an opposing force.

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