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A civilian stands in a gift shop and holds up a drawing of Uncle Sam.

Artist and Uncle

Misty Hofmann, spouse of Army Lt. Col. Patrick Hofmann, displays her painting of Uncle Sam inside the A Little Bit of Bliss gift shop at Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 6, 2020.

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Tags: Military Families, Military Spouses
Credit: Jean Han, Army VIRIN: 200206-A-MF065-775.JPG

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