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A Victory Base Council volunteer leads Iraqi scouts to the next event at a holiday-themed meeting of the Victory Base Council scouting program on Victory Base Complex, Iraq, Dec. 20, 2008. The Victory Base Council is a group of volunteers who are working towards helping local Iraqis establish a scouting program of their own. Each week, the Council gathers and leads the children through a number of events including crafts, knot tying, sports and team building events.

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A Victory Base Council volunteer leads Iraqi scouts to the next event at a holiday-themed meeting of the Victory Base Council scouting program on Victory Base Complex, Iraq, Dec. 20, 2008. The Victory Base Council is a group of volunteers who are working towards helping local Iraqis establish a scouting program of their own. Each week, the Council gathers and leads the children through a number of events including crafts, knot tying, sports and team building events.

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