HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest, and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, observe soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, ANA 215th Corps graduate at Camp Shorabak. The graduation is the culmination of the two-month Operational Readiness Cycle, which allowed soldiers to take leave, solve administrative issues, adopt lessons learned, and train for their next assignment on the front lines. The newly-graduated soldiers wi
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest, and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, observe soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, ANA 215th Corps graduate at Camp Shorabak. The graduation is the culmination of the two-month Operational Readiness Cycle, which allowed soldiers to take leave, solve administrative issues, adopt lessons learned, and train for their next assignment on the front lines. The newly-graduated soldiers will use their refined knowledge and skills to persist in battle against the enemy and ensure safe and secure elections for the people of Helmand and Nimroz provinces.
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