Afghan National Army soldiers dressed in protective equipment carry their weapons at the low-ready during a patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Thunder, Afghanistan, Dec. 17, 2012. The patrol served as a part of the ANA's three-month basic training course. ( Army photo by Capt. Leslie Reed, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment). Afghan National Army trainees rehearse for future missions 121217-A-NJ272-005

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