An Afghan Local Police recruit fires an Ak-47 rifle at a target during a live fire marksmanship training exercise in Farah province, Dec. 2. Local Afghans are going through the training in order to be certified to bring security to their local villages. As coalition forces prepare to withdraw combat troops, Afghan National Security Forces have stepped up to provide security and stability to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chadwick de Bree/Released)