All-female U.S. Marine team in Afghanistan

From left, Adams, Baker and Crowley pose at their forward operating base on Nov. 17 in Musa Qala.

Elena Grothe writes: "Here is a selection from the photo essay by Getty Images photojournalist Paula Bronstein that Getty moved this morning. Photographed last month, the images depict the women deployed as the second Female Engagement team in Afghanistan. Getty reports that the women gain access where men cannot and train for any possible situation, including learning Afghan customs and basic Pashtun language." View the full sideshow. 1. HERE. 2.  all female marine team