An Afghan National Army artilleryman dashes toward a D-30 Howitzer carrying a projectile during training on Forward Operating Base Airborne in Wardak province, May 5 2009. U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 4th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment and the French Operational Mentor Liaison Team instructed the Afghans during a 30-day training program.
Spc. Matthew Thompson, USA
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