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A soldier in a tank participates in an exercise while a canister of purple smoke is released nearby.

Validation Exercise

An Army advisor assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade participates in a validation exercise at Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 1, 2023. The validation exercise certifies the advisors’ ability to support foreign military partners in conflict.

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