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Despicable Me

A Malian soldier stands between two characters in the “Despicable Me” movie franchise in Spokane, Wash., July 10, 2022.Mali is one of 10 countries participating in the World Military Women’s Football Championship at Fairchild Air Force Base. The event is sponsored by the International Military Sports Council, also known as CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire).

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