Army Spc. Bryan Oakes, a combat engineer assigned to the 509th Engineer Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, operates a mini flail during a simulated route clearance mission at Fort Riley, Kan., June 11, 2013. The 509th Engineer Company and 55th Mobility Augmentation Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, participated in a 10-day certification exercise to prepare for their scheduled deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Army photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Denby/Released) Robotic combat support aides deployment training 130611-A-ZZ999-0048

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