Virgil Barnard, Topeka senior, leads half of his 10-man squad at Fort Riley, Kan. during an ROTC training exercise Saturday April 12th.

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Virgil Barnard, Topeka senior, leads half of his 10-man squad at Fort Riley, Kan. during an ROTC training exercise Saturday April 12th.

ROTC Cadet Baxter takes care of a wounded civilian during training exercises at Fort Riley, Kan.

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ROTC Cadet Baxter takes care of a wounded civilian during training exercises at Fort Riley, Kan.
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St. Marys junior Shane Thomas (far right) directs his platoon during line ups.

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St. Marys junior Shane Thomas (far right) directs his platoon during line ups.

Maj. Abel (left) chooses different knots listed on laminated cards for 1st Lt. Josh Urban to administer to the cadets.

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Maj. Abel (left) chooses different knots listed on laminated cards for 1st Lt. Josh Urban to administer to the cadets.
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Leavenworth freshman Michael Inch (left) covers the target for freshman Matt Nikiel (right) during the grenade toss exercise.

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Leavenworth freshman Michael Inch (left) covers the target for freshman Matt Nikiel (right) during the grenade toss exercise.

Kansas City, Mo. senior Ryan Rowan (right) stabalizes the stretcher with Leavenworth freshman Daniel McElroy.

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Kansas City, Mo. senior Ryan Rowan (right) stabalizes the stretcher with Leavenworth freshman Daniel McElroy.

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Masarik (left) gives instructions to Kansas City, Mo. freshman Chase Olson on tying a knot.

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Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Masarik (left) gives instructions to Kansas City, Mo. freshman Chase Olson on tying a knot.

Cadet Batallion Commander Mark Anderson, Mission Hills senior, gives tips to the cadets about how to disassemble the M16 quicker.

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Cadet Batallion Commander Mark Anderson, Mission Hills senior, gives tips to the cadets about how to disassemble the M16 quicker.