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A soldier in protective gear rappels upside down from a tower as a fellow soldier watches from above.

Upside Down

Army Pfc. Kenneth Klinger rappels down a 60-foot tower during the air assault course at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Sept. 2, 2025. The training is designed to develop technically proficient, combat-ready soldiers who enhance the Army's ability to deploy rapidly and conduct air assault operations in complex, contested environments.

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