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A soldier in tactical gear fires a service weapon outside with a tree in the background.

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A soldier qualifies with an M4 rifle at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 22, 2025. Soldiers are required to attend an M4 range once a year to maintain their marksmanship skills and increase lethality.

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