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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)

Lance Corporal John Roan, center, a squad leader with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment gets carried away from the simulated improvised explosive device blast by another Marine and Navy Corpsman while conducting counter-IED training during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 29, 2015. Marines at ITX demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive operations. - Lance Corporal John Roan, center, a squad leader with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment gets carried away from the simulated improvised explosive device blast by another Marine and Navy Corpsman while conducting counter-IED training during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 29, 2015. Marines at ITX demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive operations.