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U.S. Marines with female engagement team 10-2 are welcomed and briefed by leaders at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, on Sept. 25, 2010.

U.S. Marines are welcomed and briefed by leaders at Camp Leatherneck.

U.S. Marines with female engagement team 10-2 are welcomed and briefed by leaders at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, on Sept. 25, 2010.

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