100319-N-6031Q-002 KABUL, Afghanistan –Col. Shafiqa Quarashi embraces her sister on March 19, 2010 upon her return from the United States where she received a 2010 International Woman of Courage award from Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. 75 women from around the world were nominated for the award, though only ten were presented it in a ceremony held at the State Department on March 10. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Quillen/ RELEASED). An Afghan Woman of Courage returns home (4446654531)

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