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PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS - - Members of the Fort Garry Horse ready themselves for battle fitness training on Winnipeg Streets Tuesday evening at the McGregor Armoury. Members of "A" squad marched 13km on the streets surrounding the armoury carrying 24.5kg of gear including a service rifle (unloaded). Each year, soldiers must complete this training in order to ensure battle readiness. About half a dozen of theReserve squad have served in active duty in Afghanistan. See release. - May 16, 2017