Oregon National Guard Sharpens Combat Skills Ahead of Deployment
by DVIDS
DVIDS— The Oregon National Guard's 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted intensive live-fire squad training exercises on April 19, 2024 at Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho. Infantry squads maneuvered through a range with pop-up targets while employing live ammunition, testing their abilities to execute squad tactics and battle drills under simulated combat conditions.
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