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A soldier in tactical gear plants a mine in the dirt against a gray sky.

Mine Over Matter

Army Spc. Jaazaniah Aguigui adjusts the legs of an M18 Claymore mine during training at Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 10, 2026. The training was designed to maintain soldiers' proficiency in tactical explosive employment, ensuring the regiment remains a ready, capable and lethal force.

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