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A soldier bends next to a tree in the dark to fire a weapon, creating orange fireballs.

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Army Sgt. 1st Class John Wall returns fire while demonstrating react-to-contact procedures during training at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 26, 2026. The instruction reinforces battle drills and prepares soldiers to respond effectively to enemy contact in a tactical environment.

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