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A helmeted soldier rests a service weapon on a block and shoots from the ground while outside.

Lock and Load

Army Lt. Col. Frank Peachey shoots an M4 carbine prior to the Pershing Cup Best Observer, Controller and Trainer Competition at Fort Stewart, Ga., Sept. 22, 2025. The annual event assesses soldiers' physical, mental, technical and tactical skills.

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