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A soldier lies on a litter on the ground and looks toward the camera with red smoke nearby.

Medic Challenge

Army Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Boor participates in the litter obstacle course during the Army Medical Center of Excellence Best Medic Challenge at Joint Base San Antonio, Nov. 4, 2024. The event seeks to demonstrate the strength, adaptability and readiness of soldiers in a variety of austere environments.

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