Soldiers learn mortar skills at Virginia Guard schoolhouse - March 19, 2014

Army National Guard Soldiers enrolled in the 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman course, taught at the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, fire mortars during the live fire portion of the course March 19, 2014, at Fort Pickett. The two-week class brought together six Soldiers from states including Virginia, Hawaii, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Upon completion of the course, the Soldiers will earn the 11C military occupational specialty. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)