Being a Bundeswehr veteran that she is, Hilda spends a fair amount of time exercising and training to keep her skills sharp. Apart from teaching military combatives like Krav Maga at the local gym, she also trains with her favorite weapon platform, the Rheinmetall MG3. Being an 8ft tall woman like herself, meant that she was issued a modified variant that was larger, and heavier than the normal version. And in some cases, was chambered in a larger caliber like .50 BMG instead of the usual 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition that the machine gun normally used. The advanced manufacturing and machining that existed in her world, was a godsend for making custom weapons for both military and civilian use. It certainly helped with rapid prototyping, and allowed anyone to use a wide range of calibers for their firearms, especially when some calibers were not available.

And now, she was training with Nigel at a gun range in the American Midwest, while on holiday over there. Just finished a 100 drum magazine, as part of a "competitive/combat shooting" exercise, where she dashes, runs, jumps and even flies over obstacles, like a seasoned combat infantry soldier, surviving in a warzone. It was very appropriate for a Bundeswehr special forces veteran like herself. Brought back a lot of good memories, and bad ones too unfortunately. But of course, the best way to honor the sacrifices of her fallen comrades, was to fight harder against all that was malevolent, and live life to the fullest and in a good, honorable manner.

What was strange, was her choice to go "barefoot" for this particular session. She reasoned that she needed to condition her feet for strength, balance and durability apparently. And also to remind herself to watch where she stepped or landed. A fair point considering the use of mines, tripwires and booby traps in times of war.

Now, it was breaktime. Might as well grab a hotdog, burger and fries at the local burger joint. Throw in some soda, malted milkshakes and cold beer, and it's a perfect day.

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Artist for this art is  Blazbaros
Hilda belongs to  triadenforcer