An Afghan National Army soldier displays his certificate of completion during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 30, 2017. Approximately 70 engineer soldiers with various units from 215th Corps graduated from a route clearance course, which was led by U.S. advisors. The curriculum focused on developing the Afghan’s tactics and procedures when locating and clearing improvised explosive devices and mines, helping to improve mobility of troops and supplies on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - An Afghan National Army soldier displays his certificate of completion during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 30, 2017. Approximately 70 engineer soldiers with various units from 215th Corps graduated from a route clearance course, which was led by U.S. advisors. The curriculum focused on developing the Afghan’s tactics and procedures when locating and clearing improvised explosive devices and mines, helping to improve mobility of troops and supplies on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

U.S. Marine Capt. John Quail, the Task Force Southwest operations advisor to Afghan National Army 215th Corps, and ANA Col. Abdul Latif, the operations officer of 215th Corps, develop plans to secure a portion of Nawa district in Helmand province during Operation Maiwand Five Aug. 21, 2017. Advisors with the Task Force are assisting their Afghan National Defense and Security Force counterparts throughout the operation as a means to deny safe havens to insurgents in Nawa and promote security and stability to the local populace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Harrison) - U.S. Marine Capt. John Quail, the Task Force Southwest operations advisor to Afghan National Army 215th Corps, and ANA Col. Abdul Latif, the operations officer of 215th Corps, develop plans to secure a portion of Nawa district in Helmand province during Operation Maiwand Five Aug. 21, 2017. Advisors with the Task Force are assisting their Afghan National Defense and Security Force counterparts throughout the operation as a means to deny safe havens to insurgents in Nawa and promote security and stability to the local populace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Harrison)

Afghan National Army soldiers with the Helmand Regional Military Training Center fire M240B machine guns during a training range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2017. More than 60 instructors at the RMTC are undergoing a four-week train-the-trainer course in preparation for an upcoming operational readiness cycle. U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest are enhancing the infantry knowledge and skills of the instructors to more effectively teach and train soldiers throughout the eight-week ORC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Afghan National Army soldiers with the Helmand Regional Military Training Center fire M240B machine guns during a training range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2017. More than 60 instructors at the RMTC are undergoing a four-week train-the-trainer course in preparation for an upcoming operational readiness cycle. U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest are enhancing the infantry knowledge and skills of the instructors to more effectively teach and train soldiers throughout the eight-week ORC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

U.S. Navy Sailor Lt. Laura Cargill, right, the lead medical planner of Task Force Southwest, instructs Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps how to properly call for a casualty evacuation at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2017. Several ANA units partnered with the Afghan Air Force and U.S. advisors to enhance their CASEVAC procedures through classroom instruction and practical application. Quickening the CASEVAC process allows for faster movement of a wounded soldier to a medical facility and greatly improves chances for survivability and full recovery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - U.S. Navy Sailor Lt. Laura Cargill, right, the lead medical planner of Task Force Southwest, instructs Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps how to properly call for a casualty evacuation at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2017. Several ANA units partnered with the Afghan Air Force and U.S. advisors to enhance their CASEVAC procedures through classroom instruction and practical application. Quickening the CASEVAC process allows for faster movement of a wounded soldier to a medical facility and greatly improves chances for survivability and full recovery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David M. Clark, right, the senior enlisted leader of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, speaks with Afghan National Army noncommissioned officers at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2017. More than 100 ANA NCOs completed a three-day seminar led by Afghan senior enlisted leaders, who stressed the importance of leadership in combat and technical and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David M. Clark, right, the senior enlisted leader of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, speaks with Afghan National Army noncommissioned officers at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2017. More than 100 ANA NCOs completed a three-day seminar led by Afghan senior enlisted leaders, who stressed the importance of leadership in combat and technical and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Maj. Sasha Kuhlow presents the Pyeatt family an American flag. The flag was flown at Sgt. Pyeatt’s camp during the time of his death. Sgt. Pyeatt was killed in action Afghanistan, February 2011. - Maj. Sasha Kuhlow presents the Pyeatt family an American flag. The flag was flown at Sgt. Pyeatt’s camp during the time of his death. Sgt. Pyeatt was killed in action Afghanistan, February 2011.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Solomon S. Thomas, platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-ground Taskforce-8 (MAGTF-8) gives an order while conducting Platoon hasty attack & maneuver range 410a during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 22, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Smith) - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Solomon S. Thomas, platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-ground Taskforce-8 (MAGTF-8) gives an order while conducting Platoon hasty attack & maneuver range 410a during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 22, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) convoy in a Humvee from range 114A after conducting a Motorized Fire and Movement Exercise (MFME) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) convoy in a Humvee from range 114A after conducting a Motorized Fire and Movement Exercise (MFME) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)