U.S. Army Maj. James Curl, executive officer of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, congratulates four third-year cadets from the National Military Academy of Afghanistan after completing a two-week program piloted by the 173rd at Forward Operating Base Shank Aug. 27. The program allows cadets from the academy to spend two weeks with the 173rd to learn more about their military career field. (Photo by U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Sword, Task Force Bayonet Public Affairs)