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Army strong

(Astrid Riecken / For The Washington Post)

New trainer Valetta SuRae Stewart knows a few things about boot camp. After all, she used to be a drill sergeant.

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Vicky Hallett and Lenny Bernstein write the MisFits column for Local Living, covering fitness in D.C. and beyond. Read their stories here.

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