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Afghanistan Evacuation

Naval Air Station Sigonella Command Master Chief Anna Wood assists an Afghanistan evacuee deplaning a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 22, 2021.

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Tags: OAR, Humanitarian, afghanistan, Afghanistan Evacuation
Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. William Chockey VIRIN: 210822-M-UB217-904.JPG

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