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He needed a shave and had to lose some weight. we saw him at the very beginning, talked to his family back home yesterday. today the critical weapons training that he will need to su vief on the battlefield. jason carroll has been following this young man every step of the way. it's always something interesting. weapons training. that had to be something for him. >> can't get through basic training without passing this crucial part. for privates like will mcclain, the stress isn't just about passing a weapons test but learning whether or not he'll be deployed to fight a war. >> i need a burst....

While the company does its fuel training thshg is where they sleep and eat. it's called a sea hut. these are will's items over h e here, his pile number two. here is a fire. two soldiers responsible for keeping an eye on it every hour. again, this is where the company can get in from the cold and take a break. will's company has about five more weeks of training before they learn what their next step will be. >> deployment is different for every person. every now and then we'll sit down and answer some of their questions. >> reporter: what are the type of questions you usually get from them? >...

Right? >> in the next 25, 30 years you will. then we'll see. >> we started out with good news. >> you are the ones who changed to social security. the match is back, that's what i'm saying. >> thanks, christine. we're check in with jason carroll. he's been following will mcclain from the decision to deploy, now to weapons training and getting closer to deployment. how are things going? it's 23 minutes past the hour.

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