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Soldiers firing blank rounds at Florida boaters prompts investigation, Army says

Fort Walton Beach, Fla., officials report the incident happened after the 6th Ranger Training Battalion participated in the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival. Videos show some soldiers in boats firing automatic weapons in crowded waters. Social media reaction to the incident appears divided, with some calling the scrutiny overblown.

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