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Members of the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia (SMVM) at their annual winter survival training in northern Michigan.
Originally photographed for The National newspaper based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia (SMVM) train at their annual "Operation Snow Dog."
Rose City, Michigan -- Feb. 6th, 2009 -- An American flag and spray painted sign mark the entrance to the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia's (SMVM) camp for their annual Operation Snow Dog winter survival training.

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Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia (SMVM) train at their annual "Operation Snow Dog."
Rose City, Michigan -- Feb. 6th, 2009 -- Pennsylvania Militia member Mr. Mosin drove 8 hours in the early morning with his friend to join the SMVM during Operation Snow Dog because, "They are much better organized here."

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Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia (SMVM) train at their annual "Operation Snow Dog."
Rose City, Michigan -- Feb. 6th, 2009 -- One of the requirements of the training at Operation Snow Dog is that each person must build a fire, melt snow, boil and filter it into a quart of drinking water. Here, SMVM member LFB filters his water for drinking.

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