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U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. Autumn Sekely, right, and Jessica Lugo, left, provide support for a patrol in the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 7, 2011. Sekely and Lugo are assigned to 2nd Marine Division, Female Engagement Team 6, and provide support to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. Autumn Sekely, right, and Jessica Lugo, left, provide support for a patrol in the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 7, 2011. Sekely and Lugo are assigned to 2nd Marine Division, Female Engagement Team 6, and provide support to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. Autumn Sekely, right, and Jessica Lugo, left, provide support for a patrol in the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 7, 2011. Sekely and Lugo are assigned to 2nd Marine Division, Female Engagement Team 6, and provide support to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

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