HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 14, 2018) -- "I'm proud to be a part of the legacy and honored to hold the title 'Marine'," said 1st Lt. Katie Kochert, a Marine with Task Force Southwest. This week marked the 100th anniversary of women in the Marine Corps. Pictured are seven of the eight female Marines deployed to Helmand Province along with the approximately 300 Marines of Task Force Southwest. The very few and proud.

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