Sgt. 1st Class Crystie Somero, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion S-1 non-commissioned officer in charge, listens intently to one of the female engagement team instructors at Bagram Air Field March 7. Several female soldiers and one Marine were in attendance to learn how to better interact with female Afghans. Because of cultural sensitivities and the partnership of Afghan and coaliton forces, this is one of many ways to ensure that coalition troops do not violate any Afghan traditions. "Its great to get an understanding of being female in Afghanistan," said Somero. "With a large female population, we can understand female roles so we can assist them in their focus."
Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke
2011-03-07
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