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A paratrooper throws a smoke grenade while two other solders stand behind them.

Smoke Grenade

A paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division throws a smoke grenade to provide concealment for a breach team during training with the Polish Army near Zamosc, Poland, March 31, 2022. The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division is deployed to Poland to enhance our readiness and strengthen our NATO Alliance.

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