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MISSING WOMAN FORMATION

Loved the “Briefing” story and picture [right] on P. 6, July issue, but please can we have the names of the wonderful women in the photo?

Nan Williams West Hollywood, Calif.

Sure, they are: (back row, from left) Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Hesling, Lt. Cmdr. Paige Blok, Commander Stacy Uttecht, Commander Leslie Mintz and Lt. Cmdr. Danielle Thiriot; (front row, from left) Lieutenants Christy Talisse, Kelly Harris, Emily Rixey and Amanda Lee.

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