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Ground Level

A soldier participates in live-fire battle drills during an advanced leaders course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 25, 2024. The course is designed to enhance leadership, technical skill, tactical expertise and experience needed to lead squad-size units.

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