Coalition soldiers verify their hits during advanced marksmanship training at Forward Operating Base Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2013. While deployed, it's important for soldiers to sharpen their skills to be combat effective. ( Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.) Advanced marksmanship training 130118-A-QU939-352

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