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A soldier wearing a headlamp plots coordinates in a book in the dark.

Competitive Coordinates

Alabama Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Basave-Rico participates in a land navigation test during a Best Warrior Competition at Clarke Range, Ala., Dec. 13, 2024. The competition is designed to test physical, technical and tactical abilities in a variety of events.

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