Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion fire their Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles at an objective during a live fire ambush exercise at a training range in Vasiani, Republic of Georgia. The US Army (USA) (Airborne) is in the Republic of Georgia conducting the Georgia Train and Equip Program, which will enhance the Georgian soldiers abilities in various battlefield techniques. GTEP is a flexible, time phased training initiative that builds upon a strong military-to-military relationship developed between the US and the Republic of Georgia since the end of the Cold War, and further underscores US support for the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty,...
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[Complete] Scene Caption: Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion fire their Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles at an objective during a live fire ambush exercise at a training range in Vasiani, Republic of Georgia. The US Army (USA) (Airborne) is in the Republic of Georgia conducting the Georgia Train and Equip Program, which will enhance the Georgian soldiers abilities in various battlefield techniques. GTEP is a flexible, time phased training initiative that builds upon a strong military-to-military relationship developed between the US and the Republic of Georgia since the end of the Cold War, and further underscores US support for the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Base: Vasiani
State: Imereti
Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO)
Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF
Release Status: Released to Public
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