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A soldier wearing a camouflage uniform, helmet and load carrying equipment throws a grenade into a bunker from a prone position on a bright day.

Grenade Expert

A soldier assigned to the 11th Airborne Division's 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team throws a grenade into a bunker as part of his expert badge testing at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Aug. 25, 2026. Soldiers participating in expert infantry, soldier or medical badge testing must successfully demonstrate proficiency across a variety of warrior tasks to earn their respective expert badge.

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