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A member of the 82nd Airborne Division takes a short nap prior to a confrontation with "enemy forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

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Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82

Base: Fort Irwin

State: California (CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Greg Merritt

Release Status: Released to Public

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01/04/1982
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