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A soldier wearing a cap is seen in silhouette checking the digital screen on a handheld wind speed device at twilight.

Wind Check

Army Spc. Shardina Sylvester checks the wind speed prior to an airborne jump during Southern Fenix 24 near Huara, Chile, Aug. 26, 2024. The exercise aims to increase technical and procedural interoperability.

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Tags: Army, Chile, Southern Command, National Guard, Southern Fenix
Credit: Army National Guard Spc. Joseph Liggio VIRIN: 240826-Z-EL715-2125Y.JPG

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