GROUND-BREAKING NEWS: ANA Mortarmen fire new equipment

[The Patriot]

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Soldiers from the 6th Khandak, 3rd Brigade, 203rd Corps Afghan National Army added 60mm mortar systems to their entourage of armaments and receive assistance from Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment on how to operate their new equipment, 7 July 2013. The 6th Khandak mortarmen were already well-versed with firing systems of other variations; this light and highly mobile system allows them to shoot, move and communicate with improved haste. With the assistance of the 1-87 Infantry Soldiers, they were able to hit every target fo the day. (Photo taken by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Foss)

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