A Syrian Democratic Forces trainee stands in formation as he and hundreds more prepare to be vetted as part of a screening process near Shaddadi, Syria, August 1, 2018. This is a crucial step in the recruitment process to ensure the trainees are suited for duty as the SDF prepares to clear the final ISIS stronghold in the Middle Euphrates River Valley.

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