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Soldiers from the 9th Engineers clear the doorway before making their way in during a live fire exercise which was to teach them how to react to insurgents in a closed environment. The 9th Engineers participated in the Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

A soldier from 1ST Platoon, B Company, 9th Engineers, fires his weapon at targets during a night live fire training exercise to see how the soldiers would react to being fired upon in low visibility. This training was a part of the Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

Soldiers from C Company, 9th Engineers, drive towards the rally point after successfully completing their mission. The 9th Engineers participated in a live fire exercise as part of the Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

A soldier from 1ST Platoon, B Company, 9th Engineers, fires his M4 at targets during a night live fire training exercise to see how the soldiers would react to being fired upon in low visibility. This training was a part of the Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

Soldiers from C Company, 9th Engineers, scan the area for targets during a live fire exercise that included air support with Apache helicopters. The exercise was held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

The C Company, 9th Engineers, medic reassures a fellow soldier after becoming a simulated casualty during a live fire training exercise. The training was a part of the Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

A soldier from 1ST Platoon, B Company, 9th Engineers, fires his M4 at targets during a night live fire training exercise to see how the soldiers would react to being fired upon in low visibility. This training was a part of the Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

Soldiers from 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, C Company, 9th Engineers line up against the wall before moving into the open. The soldiers were taking part in a live fire exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

A soldier of the 1ST Platoon, B Company, 9th Engineers, guards the perimeter of the rally point during a night live fire training exercise. The 9th Engineers participated in Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

Soldiers from the 9th Engineers are pumped up as they watch their targets fall to the ground after a round of shots. The 9th Engineers participated in a live fire exercise with air support as part of the Vaulted Rampart exercise held at Grafenwoehr International Training Area, Germany on February 19, 2006. (US Army photo by CPL Bertha A. Whipkey) (Released)

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Subject Operation/Series: VAULTED RAMPART

Base: Grafenwoehr

State: Bayern

Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Scene Camera Operator: CPL Bertha A. Whipkey, USA

Release Status: Released to Public

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