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Female Engagement Team platoon commander speaks about the FET mission in Afghanistan

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First Lieutenant Quincy Washa, platoon commander for the Female Engagement Team with Regimental Combat Team 1, speaks about the challenges, triumphs, and goals for her team in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The FET comprises female Marines from California-based units, and travels throughout the province to interact with Afghan men, women, and children. These Marines are responsible for gathering information related to security, development, and governance for their assigned area, while respecting Afghan cultural norms. The FET attaches to an infantry unit, and works as a go-between for male Marines and the local female population. Washa’s team deployed in September, and is scheduled to stay through early next year.

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2 responses to “Female Engagement Team platoon commander speaks about the FET mission in Afghanistan”

  1. Bob Kane Avatar
    Bob Kane

    I am a former Marine and I participate in the sport of Dragon Boating. The name of our team is the Leathernecks. We have just started a womens team which has many former Marines on it. We would like to practice and compete in honor of the FET in Afganistan.

    Semper Fi

    Bob Kane

  2. AradiseDP Avatar
    AradiseDP

    Thanks Bob! If you have photos with identification, we’d love to post them.

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