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Female Marines Take On Challenges in Afghanistan
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Female Marines Take On Challenges in Afghanistan
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Female Marines Take On Challenges in Afghanistan
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Sgt. Lydia Kouri
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There are 48 women presently working along the volatile front lines of the war in Afghanistan deployed as the second Female Engagement team participating in a more active role, gaining access where men can't. The women, many who volunteer for the 6.5 month deployment take a 10 week course at Camp Pendleton in California where they are trained for any possible situation, including learning Afghan customs and basic Pashtun language. (Getty)