[Kathy in Alaska]

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[SkyDancer]

Hi All. Listening to the debate here. Some of my Aussie mates are with me listening. So with that, here's our hero's.

Having To Leave

Coming Home!

[Kathy in Alaska]

OFF TO SCHOOL

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kimberley Ryan holds hands with Afghan children as they walk to the local children's shura near Forward Operating Base Jackson in the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Jan. 20, 2012. Ryan is the team leader assigned to the Marine Headquarters Group, Female Engagement Team. The team, along with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, have been conducting shuras, or classes, to provide area citizens with a variety of educational opportunities. U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Ed Galo

[E.G.C.]

BTTT