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A kneeling soldier attaches cords together on the ground in a wooded area on a sunny day.

Cord Coordination

Army Spc. Ryan McCluskey, a combat engineer assigned to the 382nd Engineer Company, attaches detonation cords to create a dual-initiated demolition system during the company's annual Sapper Stakes competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., July 11, 2025. The multiday event is designed to enhance combat engineering skills, build teamwork and promote leadership.

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