Soldiers with the Jordan Armed Forces’ 10th Border

Soldiers with the Jordan Armed Forces’ 10th Border Guard Force, alongside their U.S. Army counterparts from the California National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, prepare to hang an 81mm mortar round during the Jordan Operational Engagement Program with the M252 81 mm mortar system on Feb. 13, 2019 outside of Amman, Jordan. The M252 is a medium weight, high-angle-of-fire weapon, used for long-range indirect fire support. Training conducted between the JAF and U.S. Army have solidified the importance of the Jordan Operational Engagement Program, creating an ongoing and strong partnership through shared tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Bill Boecker)