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U.S. Army Capt. Terrance McIntosh distributes much needed supplies during a humanitarian mission to the village of Bashikal in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Aug. 25, 2010. Floods recently damaged the village as residents observed the holy month of Ramadan. The supplies, which included included rice and cooking oil, provided a boost in morale for the villagers. McIntosh is a civil affairs officer assigned to Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment.

RICE AND OIL

U.S. Army Capt. Terrance McIntosh distributes much needed supplies during a humanitarian mission to the village of Bashikal in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Aug. 25, 2010. Floods recently damaged the village as residents observed the holy month of Ramadan. The supplies, which included included rice and cooking oil, provided a boost in morale for the villagers. McIntosh is a civil affairs officer assigned to Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment.

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