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Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are conducting a tactical exercise in a wooded area alongside a military HMMWV (Humvee). One soldier is opening or securing the vehicle door while crouching, while the second soldier stands in a security posture holding an M4 carbine rifle. Both wear American flag patches on their sleeves, indicating U.S. military affiliation.


U.S. Army Pfc. Clayton Roosa, a combat engineer assigned to the 420th Engineer Company, conducts route clearance training by searching a vehicle during Exercise Northern Strike 26-2 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026.

Northern Strike is an Army sponsored, multi-component, multinational exercise designed to build readiness and enhance interoperability to fight and win. Northern Strike 26-2, Michigan’s largest and longest joint readiness exercise, is held from August 1 to 15, 2026 at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center. This year’s exercise will feature around 9,000 participants. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tegan Kucera)




Date Taken:
08.09.2026


Date Posted:
08.11.2026 07:19


Photo ID:
9861757


VIRIN:
260809-Z-FY465-1120


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4677×3648


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2.81 MB


Location:
GRAYLING, MICHIGAN, US




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Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are conducting a tactical exercise in a wooded area alongside a military HMMWV (Humvee). One soldier is opening or securing the vehicle door while crouching, while the second soldier stands in a security posture holding an M4 carbine rifle. Both wear American flag patches on their sleeves, indicating U.S. military affiliation.
Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are conducting what appears to be a field training exercise in a wooded area. One soldier stands alert with an M4-style rifle while the other exits or enters a military HMMWV (Humvee) vehicle. The setting suggests a tactical training scenario in a forested environment.

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