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Army Col. Leah R. Fuller-Friel is the first female commander of the U.S. Army NATO Brigade. The unit is headquartered in Schwetzingen, Germany. Courtesy photo

Army Col. Leah R. Fuller-Friel is the first female commander of the U.S. Army NATO Brigade. The unit is headquartered in Schwetzingen, Germany. Courtesy photo

Army Col. Leah R. Fuller-Friel is the first female commander of the U.S. Army NATO Brigade. The unit is headquartered in Schwetzingen, Germany. Courtesy photo

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