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A soldier wearing a night vision device fires a weapon at a target at a shooting range in low light conditions.

Night Vision

A soldier engages a target while participating in a nighttime qualification exercise at Fort Campbell, Ky., Sept. 25, 2024. Soldiers were assessed on their ability to locate and hit targets during low light conditions while using night vision devices.

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