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Jan. 8, 2026: Changing role of women in combat; ‘Resilient Citizens’ prep for potential disaster

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<p>(Courtesy Combat Correspondents United States Marine Corps)</p>
<p>Sgt. Jenn Calaway with video camera and weapons in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.</p>

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