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Socially distanced soldiers wearing face masks practice drill and ceremonies.

Drill Practice

The first students for the emergency Basic Leader Course at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, practice their drill and ceremonies, May 7, 2020. The normal course, which is held in Kuwait for personnel stationed in the Middle East and Africa, was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the eBLC program combines online discussion boards, online classes and sessions led by assistant instructors stationed with the students.

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  • Credit: Army Sgt. 1st Class Gary Witte VIRIN: 200507-A-VX503-093A.JPG
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