We're Still at War: Photo of the Day for April 30, 2010

Fri Apr. 30, 2010 4:49 AM PDT

 

Sapper competitors complete the rope climbing portion of the obstacle course before sprinting to the finish line. The Best Sapper Competition gives engineers throughout the Army the opportunity to compete in a grueling six phase and three day competition to determine who are the best engineers in the Army. Photo via the Defense Department by Benjamin Faske.

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