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Enemy Observation

Soldiers observe simulated enemy targets during a fire-support coordination exercise at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 17, 2026. The exercise rehearsed company-level defensive operations and synchronized fires to strengthen survivability and command and control.

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