Cpl. Brandy Bates, a team member with Female Engagement Team 8 and native of Ann Arbor, Mich., walks around the corner of a mud wall while supporting soldiers from the Afghan National Army, 215th Corps, and Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment on a foot patrol through the village of Tughay, Sangin district, Helmand province, Dec. 6. The FET supports 3rd Bn., 7th Marines by bridging the cultural gap and interacting with the local Afghan women and performing contraband searches when needed. Female Engagement Team builds trust, rapport with women in Sangin 111206-M-GF563-025

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