23 jaw-dropping photos from Russia's massive International Army Games

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For the second year in a row, Russia has finished hosting the massive International Army Games.

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Held in Russia and Kazakhstan, this 2-week military competition pitted over 3,000 servicemembers hailing from 19 different countries against each other. With events ranging from air, marine, and field operations, these servicemembers were timed and tested in a wide range of warfare scenarios.

Here are several photos from the 2016 International Army Games competition: