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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dennis L. Famisan borrows a toy from a young boy in the village of Kandagal in the Monagai district of eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province, Feb. 20, 2010. The unit was there to drop off replacement equipment for a broken well pump. International forces often visit Afghan villagers to check on their health, safety and welfare. Famisan is a section sergeant assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dennis L. Famisan borrows a toy from a young boy in the village of Kandagal in the Monagai district of eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province, Feb. 20, 2010. The unit was there to drop off replacement equipment for a broken well pump. International forces often visit Afghan villagers to check on their health, safety and welfare. Famisan is a section sergeant assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment.

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