Captain Niloofar Rahmani, the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force, speaks with female pilots who fly different aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 9. Rahmani received the 2015 International Women of Courage award by the Department of state for her courage in advocating women’s rights despite personal risk. Awardee of the International Women of Courage visits 3rd MAW 150309-M-XW721-003

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