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Two kneeling soldiers in tactical gear bend over in a field after firing a mortar into the air during the day.

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Army Spc. Christopher Frohlich, left, and Staff Sgt. Aung Min Oo launch a mortar round during the Best Mortar Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., April 10, 2026. The competition highlighted the technical proficiency and physical endurance of mortar squads.

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