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Soldiers in a circle on the ground use red-lens headlamps and separate ammunition. Trees are in the background.

Ammo Prep

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division separate ammunition to load into magazines as part of a situational training exercise during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 3, 2026. The event tests the squad's effectiveness and each soldier's technical proficiency and fortitude.

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