Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, practice assault tactics using blank fire ammunition on a training range as a part of the Exportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) exercise at Fort Pickett, Virginia, June 19, 2025. Practicing with blank ammunition formed the battalion's "walk" phase of the training, preceding live-fire ranges. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Caleb Sooter)