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CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier members participate in the Joint Warrior Competition

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U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Christina Hammervold, Task Force Sparta platoon commander, runs a five-mile Army ruck march during the Joint Warrior Competition, Nov. 19, 2016, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ruck march began after participants had already completed a two-mile run, pull-ups, sit-ups, and push-ups. Members had to carry a minimum of 35 pounds during the march. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Christina Hammervold, Task Force Sparta platoon commander, runs a five-mile Army ruck march during the Joint Warrior Competition, Nov. 19, 2016, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The ruck march began after participants had already completed a two-mile run, pull-ups, sit-ups, and push-ups. Members had to carry a minimum of 35 pounds during the march. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
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