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A soldier in a camouflage military uniform and a red light on their head holds a pen and looks at a navigational map at night.

Night Notes

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard, conduct a night land navigation course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 10, 2026. The training served as preparation for the Expert Infantryman Badge and Expert Soldier Badge testing. The badges demonstrate soldiers' proficiency in their occupation.

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  • Credit: Army National Guard Sgt. Remi Milslagle VIRIN: 260110-Z-SF966-1036.JPG
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