Soldiers get to shoot the Excaliber Howitzer Round for the first time in Afghanistan, they cost $80,000 a piece.
B-Batt, 2nd BN., 3rd FA, firing the Excalibur round from a M777 Howitzer cannon. This is the Gunner’s first time shooting the expensive round in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Spc. Michael Arnold, Ammunition Team Chief, Bravo Battery, 2-3 FA. Hometown: Goodyear, Ariz. and Staff Sgt. Ralph Dobrovolny, Platoon Sgt., Bravo Battery, 2-3 FA. Hometown: Weaville, Calif. Also available in high definition. Produced by: Staff Sgt. Jason Ragucci
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