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A National Guardsmen carrying a weapon kneels behind a tree in the woods during the day.

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An Oklahoma National Guard soldier scans for opposing forces while advancing through the woods during Thunderstruck 2.0 at Camp Gruber Training Center, Okla., Sept. 13, 2025. The training emphasized concealment and movement under drone observation.

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Tags: exercises, thunderstruck, army, training, national guard, thunderstruck 25
Credit: Air National Guard Master Sgt. Amber Monio VIRIN: 250913-Z-PI747-1017M.JPG

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