Soldiers attached to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat

Soldiers attached to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepare to depart for a field exercise at the Army's Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La., on July 17, 2016.
More than 5,000 Soldiers from state Army National Guard units, active Army and Army Reserve troops came together as part of 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team task force. The Soldiers will hone their skills and practice integrating combat operations ranging from infantry troops engaging in close combat with the enemy to artillery and air strikes, July 9-30, 2016. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis)