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Candy Man

A soldier hands out candy to a group of children during a coordinated, independent patrol along the demarcation line near a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Koster

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Tags: Central Command, Inherent Resolve, Centcom, Soldiers, Army
Credit: Staff Sgt. Timothy Koster VIRIN: 180716-A-UQ901-017A.JPG

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