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U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Tamora Holland exchanges greetings with a community development facilitator in Urgun, Afghanistan, April 25, 2011, during the first women's shura there. Holland is the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team medical officer and female engagement team leader.

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U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Tamora Holland exchanges greetings with a community development facilitator in Urgun, Afghanistan, April 25, 2011, during the first women's shura there. Holland is the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team medical officer and female engagement team leader.

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