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A soldier wearing dark glasses and gloves stands in the cab of a military vehicle and holds a machine gun.

Response Ready

Army Sgt. Alyssa Wenger mans a mounted M249 light machine gun during an improvised explosive device awareness exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., July 24, 2024. Soldiers are trained on identifying and reacting to IEDs and responding to small arms fire.

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  • Credit: Army Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Nelson VIRIN: 240724-Z-WI067-8932.JPG
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