HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Marine Maj. Jiemar Patacsil, Regimental Combat Team 5 fires officer, looks down range during a 122mm howitzer D-30 live fire training exercise here, March 27, 2012. The Afghan National Army 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps artillery exercise, conducted with guidance from Marine advisors with RCT-5, is an important step in the development of Afghan security forces ahead of the transition of lead security responsibility in the remaining districts of southern Helmand province.


HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Marine Maj. Jiemar Patacsil, Regimental Combat Team 5 fires officer, looks down range during a 122mm howitzer D-30 live fire training exercise here, March 27, 2012. The Afghan National Army 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps artillery exercise, conducted with guidance from Marine advisors with RCT-5, is an important step in the development of Afghan security forces ahead of the transition of lead security responsibility in the remaining districts of southern Helmand province.


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