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All Female Team Prepares For Antarctica

In just over 12 months the very first all-female Army team will attempt to cross Antarctica unaided. 
 
The Ice Maiden Expedition has attracted more than 200 applicants, far more than any other recent Army expedition. 
 
But only a handful will be chosen. Forces News met with some of the hopefuls during a special training exercise on Salisbury Plain. 
 
 

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