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A soldier stands behind a wooden obstacle and fires a service weapon in a field.

Stand Your Ground

Army Staff Sgt. Rachel Helms-Bean participates in a weapon zero and qualification event during the Aviation Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year competition at Fort Rucker, Ala., July 10, 2025.

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