Lonestars shoot it up

FARAH, AFGHANISTAN

09.30.2011

Courtesy Story

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

FARAH, Afghanistan – The Personal Security Detachment for 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participated in combined marksmanship training with Task Force South (Italian), Forward Operating Base Farah’s Provincial Reconstruction Team and the Air Force Joint Tactical Air Controllers, Sept. 30.

In addition to building teamwork, the event was aimed at improving individual proficiency on weapons.

“This [training] will aide in the effectiveness of the coalition partnership and our ability to work together on our joint mission,” said Maj. Richard Fierro, the operations officer for 2nd STB.

During the event, American and Italian soldiers learned about each other’s weapons systems and were given the opportunity to shoot them.

“During events with coalition partners, it is important to focus on training,” Fierro said.

To culminate the event each soldier fired their primary and alternate weapon while moving.

“This is an experience I will always remember,” said Staff Sgt. Micael Lanthier, the PSD platoon sergeant. “Although it did get competitive at times, we all took the time to learn from each other’s combat experience and never lost focus on the brotherhood we have all formed at FOB Farah.”

• Date Taken: 09.30.2011
• Date Posted: 10.03.2011 10:13
• Story ID: 77930
• Location: FARAH, AF