Mothers, daughters, wives and sisters are serving in greater numbers than ever in the dangerous war zone in Afghanistan.  A picture is worth a thousand words.  Check out the stark reality captured in photos by Paula Bronstein for Getty Images.

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/09/5616457-all-female-us-marine-team-in-afghanistan

Thanks to MSNBC and Elena Grothe for posting the link to these photos.