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A soldier wearing green face paint lies on grass and looks through a piece of equipment that has four lenses.

Expert Testing

A soldier participates in a testing event to qualify for three individual skill badges known as E3B badges at Honor Field at Fort Polk, La., Aug. 19, 2026. The event tests soldiers on technical proficiency, physical fitness and the ability to perform critical tasks under demanding conditions.

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