A Soldier with the Army Reserve 312th Engineer Company, based in Duluth, Minn., displays a direct hit in the chest during urban operations training and building clearing procedures using modified M4 rifles equipped for paintballs, April 18, 2015, at Camp Ripley, Minn. The 312th has seen a turnaround in its retention and recruiting based on an atmosphere of caring about each Soldier and their families while providing meaningful and innovative training during each battle assembly. ( Army photo by Timothy L. Hale/Released) 312th Engineers keep it in the family 150418-A-XN107-807

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