An Afghan Air Force MD-530 flies above Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan as Afghan tactical air controllers conduct simulated airstrike training Dec. 18, 2017. Several ATACs worked with coalition advisors to execute simulated airstrikes in preparation for upcoming operations in Helmand province. This capability allows for the Afghan Air Force to use organic air assets to destroy Taliban targets, giving other Afghan National Defense and Security Forces increased security and freedom of movement on the battlefield. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

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