An Afghan National Army artilleryman pulls the firing lever on a D-30 Howitzer 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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