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A close-up of a soldier in tactical gear aiming a service weapon at night under cover of leaves is shown.

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A soldier simulates providing security at night during Exercise Devil Avalanche at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 22, 2025. The field training exercise trains soldiers to operate in darkness and builds key weapon systems proficiencies.

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Tags: exercises, army, training, devil avalanche, devil avalanche 25
Credit: Army Spc. Aiden O'Marra VIRIN: 250722-A-AJ888-1099K.JPG

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