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A soldier secures a wristband on a child.

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A soldier ties a wristband onto an Afghan evacuee at Fort McCoy, Wis., Sept. 1, 2021. Wristbands are to help ensure Afghan personnel remain safe and secure.

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Tags: Army, humanitarian aid, afghanistan evacuation, oaw
Credit: Army Spc. Rhianna Ballenger VIRIN: 210901-A-AR682-1015.JPG

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