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‘Best our Army has to offer’: Soldiers test skills in Fort Benning Infantry Week competitions

FORT BENNING, Ga. — When Cpl. Jerry Eversmeyer’s opponent wrestled him to the mat early in their bronze medal bout of the Lacerda All-Army Combatives tournament, he remained patient. Just minutes into ...
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‘Soldier grit’: Army’s top troops put skills on display during expanded Infantry Week

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Hundreds of soldiers gathered this week at Fort Benning, determined to establish themselves as the most skilled Rangers, the best at shooting mortars and sniper rifles, the top ...