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A student holds up a bell as military and civilian adults applaud in a gym-type room.

Ring the Bell

Navy Cmdr. Stephen Ansuini, executive officer of Naval Base Guam, and base Command Master Chief Adam Eaker help ring in the school year for students at Commander William C. McCool Elementary and Middle School in Sumay, Guam, Aug. 22, 2022.

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Tags: military families, education, military children, prioritizing people
Credit: Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Christian Dadino VIRIN: 220823-N-PN834-0065R.JPG

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