One of the first females to climb the ranks of the Afghan Uniform Police in Paktia province speaks with the U.S. Army Female Engagement Team at Combat Outpost Justice, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5, 2013. Eleven females completed the advanced eight-week training course where they learned basic infantry skills, conducted personnel searches and qualified with an M9 pistol and AK-47 rifle.  (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theanne Tangen/Released)
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Sgt. 1st Class Theanne Herrmann
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