Soldiers assigned to Kentucky's Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, meet with battery leadership prior to an M109A7 Paladin live-fire exercise during annual training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 14, 2026. The training focused mainly on Artillery Table VI live-fire qualifications, ensuring crews remain proficient in delivering timely and accurate indirect fire support on the battlefield. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)