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Soldiers from Task Force Strength hand out clothing, toys and personal hygiene items to Afghani women and children during a humanitarian assistance mission at a women's center outside Bagram, Afghanistan, on July 18, 2005.

Soldiers hand out clothing, toys and personal hygiene items.

Soldiers from Task Force Strength hand out clothing, toys and personal hygiene items to Afghani women and children during a humanitarian assistance mission at a women's center outside Bagram, Afghanistan, on July 18, 2005.

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