Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Paluso (left), a squad leader with Company A, 1st “Dragon” Battalion, 63rd Armored Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division – Center, and a Chapman, Kan., native, leads prospective Ranger School candidates in a physical training and team-building exercise during a Pre-Ranger Course July 21, 2011 at Camp Liberty, Iraq. Four soldiers with the Dragon Battalion were chosen to attend the 62-day Ranger School, one of the Army’s most demanding courses. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Werthmann) Pre-Ranger course helps top 'Dragon' Battalio

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Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Paluso (left), a squad leader with Company A, 1st “Dragon” Battalion, 63rd Armored Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division – Center, and a Chapman, Kan., native, leads prospective Ranger School candidates in a physical training and team-building exercise during a Pre-Ranger Course July 21, 2011 at Camp Liberty, Iraq. Four soldiers with the Dragon Battalion were chosen to attend the 62-day Ranger School, one of the Army’s most demanding courses. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Werthmann) Pre-Ranger course helps top 'Dragon' Battalion soldiers prepare to attend elite school 453365

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