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Three soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms and rucksacks run side by side while carrying rifles, with the middle soldier also carrying an American flag, while another soldier wearing a camouflage uniform looks at them and claps his hands.

Dragon Warriors

Soldiers run toward the finish line carrying an American flag during the 2026 Dragon Warrior Military Fitness Competition at Tapa Army Base, Estonia, July 8, 2026. The competition tested the physical endurance, teamwork and leadership skills of soldiers assigned to the Army's V Corps, deployed to serve as the senior tactical headquarters for Army forces in Eastern Europe to deter conflict and provide combat-ready forces alongside NATO allies.

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