Mortar away. FORWARD OPERATING BASE NORMANDY, Iraq – An Iraqi Army mortar crew assigned to 4th Battalion, 21st Brigade, 5th IA Division fires an 81 mm mortar during a battalion live fire training exercise at Forward Operating Base Normandy, Iraq, March 27, 2011. Mortar crews bombarded a mock village prior to ground troops assaulting the target in order to demonstrate skills learned during their Tadreeb al Shamil training rotation. IA officers planned, rehearsed and completed the mission independently of assistance, preparing to take full control of the training. ( Army photo by Sgt. S

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Mortar away. FORWARD OPERATING BASE NORMANDY, Iraq – An Iraqi Army mortar crew assigned to 4th Battalion, 21st Brigade, 5th IA Division fires an 81 mm mortar during a battalion live fire training exercise at Forward Operating Base Normandy, Iraq, March 27, 2011. Mortar crews bombarded a mock village prior to ground troops assaulting the target in order to demonstrate skills learned during their Tadreeb al Shamil training rotation. IA officers planned, rehearsed and completed the mission independently of assistance, preparing to take full control of the training. ( Army photo by Sgt. Shawn Miller, 109th MPAD, USD-N PAO) Mortar away by United States Forces - Iraq (Inactive)

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