Pfc. James Kester (left) improves his fighting position,

Pfc. James Kester (left) improves his fighting position, as Pfc. Angel Fuentes (right) pulls security, both paratroopers are with Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery, at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La., Sept. 19. Combat Training Centers create realistic scenarios and provide leaders a comprehensive approach to training in a joint interagency, intergovernmental and multinational environment. This decisive action training environment generates unit readiness and enhances leaders’ ability to operate in complex environments. (Sgt. William Gore, 40th PAD)