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Slideshow: Shoot 'Em Up and Join the Army

The Army unveils its long-awaited video game. It's flashy and cool, although a little sanitized. Officials hope it's just enough to get players to enlist. By Noah Shachtman.
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While most game companies at E3 called in scores of PR people to promote their games, the makers of America's Army called in, well, the Army.

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When visitors arrived at the Los Angeles Convention Center for this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, they were greeted by soldiers and armored vehicles. To their surprise, it had more to do with fun and games, than security.

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Lock and load!

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Maps within the game allow players to choose a division and location to train at.

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Taking close aim at the 300 meter target at basic rifle marksmanship training.

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Using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), US Army soldiers hold a distinct advantage over the enemy.

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