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1:40 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for Objective Bull April 1, 2016, during the last portion of the Expert Infantry Badge course at Arta, Djibouti. As they reached the end of the week the infantrymen were put to the test completing a 12-mile road march in less than three hours, followed by the Objective Bull in 20 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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1:40 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Soldiers perform a 12-mile road march April 1, 2016, during the last portion of the Expert Infantry Badge course at Arta, Djibouti. As they reached the end of the week the infantrymen were put to the test completing a 12-mile road march in less than three hours, followed by the Objective Bull in 20 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:16 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for their 12-mile road march April 1, 2016, during the last portion of the Expert Infantry Badge course at Arta, Djibouti. The EIB course focuses on tasks of an infantryman that build the core foundation of individual proficiency, preparing them to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy through fire and maneuver and repel an enemy assault through fire and close combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:16 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Expert Infantry Badge candidate throws a practice grenade March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. After completing the grenade test, candidates had to complete two different grenade application tests where they threw them 35 feet and into a simulated enemy bunker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:15 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Expert Infantry Badge candidate completes a grenade classification test March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. After completing the grenade test, candidates had to complete two different grenade application tests where they threw them 35 feet and into a simulated enemy bunker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:15 PM4/6/2016
A French Army Soldier simulates calling in suspicious activity March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The patrolling day included the most diverse categories of the course such as face paint, radio calls, hand signals and gas mask drills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:14 PM4/6/2016
A French Army Soldier completes an activity report March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Candidates had to create a report based on simulated suspicious activity and call it in to the evaluator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:14 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Expert Infantry Badge candidate completes a gas mask test March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The patrolling day included the most diverse categories of the course such as face paint, radio calls, hand signals and gas mask drills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:13 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Spc. Eddie Tapia, Expert Infantry Badge candidate, applies camouflage paint to his face March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Besides painting their faces and covering equipment with burlap, candidates ensured shiny or brightly colored objects were removed to prevent giving away their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:12 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Spc. Eddie Tapia, Expert Infantry Badge candidate, applies camouflage paint to his face March 31, 2016, during the patrolling portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Besides painting their faces and covering equipment with burlap, candidates ensured shiny or brightly colored objects were removed to prevent giving away their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:11 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Soldiers indicate how they’re doing throughout an Expert Infantry Badge course March 31, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Starting with 119 Soldiers, the process stayed true to its vigorous and elite standards, eliminating 85 percent of skilled infantrymen throughout the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:11 PM4/6/2016
French Army Cpl. Timothy, Expert Infantry Badge candidate, treats a simulated patient while being evaluated March 30, 2016, during the medical portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Since 1944, there haven’t been many changes to the EIB process, but this course proved different in more ways than one as several French infantrymen also participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:10 PM4/6/2016
French Army Sgt. Florian Expert Infantry Badge candidate, treats a simulated patient March 30, 2016, during the medical portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Since 1944, there haven’t been many changes to the EIB process, but this course proved different in more ways than one as several French infantrymen also participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:09 PM4/6/2016
A U.S. Army Expert Infantry Badge candidate treats a simulated burn March 30, 2016, during the medical portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Each candidate was tested on a variety of medical issues that could happen in combat, ensuring they’re prepared to care for their fellow Soldiers in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:09 PM4/6/2016
A U.S. Army Expert Infantry Badge testing cadre times a candidate March 29, 2016, during the weapons portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. All of the events were timed, and as they moved through each day and each test, they received a “go” or “no go” indicating their status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:08 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Spc. Jeremy Cicio, Expert Infantry Badge candidate, performs a mortar test March 29, 2016, during the weapons portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The weapons portion involved a variety of systems and required proficient knowledge of preparing each weapon for use, all of which were timed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:07 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Spc. Jeremy Cicio, Expert Infantry Badge candidate, performs a mortar test March 29, 2016, during the weapons portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The weapons portion involved a variety of systems and required proficient knowledge of preparing each weapon for use, all of which were timed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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12:07 PM4/6/2016
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alexander Repp, Expert Infantry Badge candidate, practices before approaching the testing tent March 29, 2016, during the weapons portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. As they moved through each day and each test, they received a “go” or “no go” indicating their status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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11:59 AM4/6/2016
U.S. Army Expert Infantry Badge testing cadres accept a candidate for testing March 29, 2016, during the weapons portion of the EIB course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Authorities from EIB testing headquarters at Fort Benning, Ga., travelled here to make sure the course met the very high standard of every EIB test, and they approved the course, cadre and curriculum for the intense week of evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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11:59 AM4/6/2016
A U.S. Army Expert Infantry Badge candidate reads land navigation documents March 27, 2016, during the night-time land navigation portion of the EIB course at Arta, Djibouti. Candidates had three hours to find three different points in the dark and rocky terrain of Arta using only their red light, map, protractor, and compass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
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