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A soldier with a patch that reads “LATVIJA,” which is the native spelling for Latvia, looks down the scope of a rifle in a wooded environment.

Best Sniper

A sniper from the Latvian armed forces engages a target during the European Best Sniper Team Competition at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Aug. 9, 2022. Run by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the competition tests marksmanship skills, physical prowess and mental agility while developing relationships and sharing skills between sniper teams across Europe.

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  • Photo By: Army Spc. Nicko Bryant Jr. VIRIN: 220807-A-DW071-1001.JPG
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