Karen Decker thanks a Parwan police lieutenant colonel for her service at the completion of an all-female shura at the Parwan Governance Office, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2013. Karen Decker, senior U.S. civilian representative, and Roshna Khalid, governor of Parwan's spokeswoman, hosted the female shura to discuss the way ahead for Afghan women. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel M. Copeland / Released)