Sgt. 1st Class Eric Kritzler of Security Forces Assistance Team No. 61, far right, helps Afghan National Army soldiers prepare for departure at the conclusion of Operation Southern Fist II near Shor Bak, Afghanistan, on Dec. 12. SFAT Team No. 61, nicknamed Shaka 27, is comprised of soldiers from the Hawaii Army Guard's 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Photo courtesy SFAT Team No. 61. With Hawaii Army Guard mentoring, Afghan forces take independent strides 121212-A-JJ461-012

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