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A firefighter watches as four firefighters use a hose to put out a massive fire creating a smoky, orange background.

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Army National Guard firefighters participate in a nighttime fire training scenario during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Grayling Army Airfield, Mich., Aug. 4, 2025. The exercise was designed to build readiness and enhance interoperability with allied forces.

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Tags: northern strike, exercises, army, training, national guard, northern strike 25
Credit: Army Sgt. Brayden Stephan VIRIN: 250804-A-FO244-6448M.JPG

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