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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael McBride (left) explains the different parts of a 120mm mortar shell to Iraqi soldiers from 1st Battalion, 46th Brigade, 12th Infantry Division on a mortar range during a field training exercise in the Saber Range, outside Mansurya village, Diyala province, Iraq, on April 4, 2009. McBride is assigned as a Platoon Sergeant for Gunfighter Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael McBride explains the different parts of a 120mm mortar shell.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael McBride (left) explains the different parts of a 120mm mortar shell to Iraqi soldiers from 1st Battalion, 46th Brigade, 12th Infantry Division on a mortar range during a field training exercise in the Saber Range, outside Mansurya village, Diyala province, Iraq, on April 4, 2009. McBride is assigned as a Platoon Sergeant for Gunfighter Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

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