Staff Sgt. Crystal Groves, 25, from Viroqua, Wis.,

Staff Sgt. Crystal Groves, 25, from Viroqua, Wis., the Female Engagement Team staff non-commissioned officer with Regimental Combat Team 2, through the help of an interpreter, practices reading and spelling with two local Afghan girls at the Delaram Afghan Police Mentoring Team Station, Dec. 22, 2010. The children were given scarves and stuffed animals, along with drinks and snacks while being taught basic lessons on how to read and write.