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A soldier in tactical gear fires a service weapon to the right while other soldiers do the same in the background.

Shoot Your Shot

A soldier fires an M4A1 Carbine during the stress shoot for the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 17, 2025. The competition tests soldiers' individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios that test physical and mental endurance.

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