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A woman in a military uniform shakes hands with a young boy. Other women and children are milling about in the background.

Smiling Shake

Marine Capt. Alison M. Anderson, a female engagement team member, shakes the hand of a young Afghan boy after a meeting in the boy's home in Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2009.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. Jennifer Calaway VIRIN: 091206-M-ZZ999-344M.JPG
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