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In the Zone

Army Capt. Noah VanBlarcom, commander of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd United States Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," uses an M4A1 carbine during The Old Guard Week Apex Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 16, 2025. The series of events strengthens esprit de corps, boosts morale and fosters friendly competition.

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