12-149 garand Picture of the Day- Gas Trap Garands 1939

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Infantry 28 Riflemen standing at attention. Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX, US
Date taken: 1939
Photographer: Thomas D. Mcavoy

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A basic infantry unit standing at attention with their rifles by their sides. Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX, US
Date taken: 1939
Photographer: Thomas D. Mcavoy

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I wonder how Life got Attention and Parade Rest mixed up? How do you do that?

Well, if you really want to be charitable, Parade Rest is "a modified position of attention." :) GREAT photos!