An Afghan National Army soldier with 6th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps fires blank rounds from an M240B machine gun toward a notional enemy compound during an operational readiness cycle at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2017. Approximately 350 soldiers completed a final training exercise Nov. 26-28, testing their newfound infantry knowledge and skills from the two-month ORC. Following graduation, the soldiers will support combat operations against the Taliban throughout Helmand province to continue improving security and stability for local residents. ( Marine Corps

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