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A soldier in tactical gear loads belts of ammo into a weapon in a hilly area under a blue, cloudy sky.

Feed the Beast

Army Staff Sgt. Edward Anziani organizes belts of .50-caliber ammunition at Yakima Training Center in Yakima, Wash., Dec. 12, 2025. The rounds allow crews to engage targets at distances well beyond standard small-arms ranges, making it a key tool for mounted units providing overwatch and protection.

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