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U.S. Army Spc. Joshua M. McLay shows Afghan soldiers how to properly sight an M14 rifle during Operation Stone Steps at Nangalam Base in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province, May 31, 2011. U.S. soldiers trained the Afghan soldiers on various marksmanship and weapons training throughout the four-day operation. McLay is an infantry squad designated marksman assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

STONE STEPS

U.S. Army Spc. Joshua M. McLay shows Afghan soldiers how to properly sight an M14 rifle during Operation Stone Steps at Nangalam Base in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province, May 31, 2011. U.S. soldiers trained the Afghan soldiers on various marksmanship and weapons training throughout the four-day operation. McLay is an infantry squad designated marksman assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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