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A sailor shines a flashlight on the hands of school children.

Handwashing 101

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Neal Mendoza shines a light on local children’s hands to demonstrate proper handwashing techniques during Pacific Partnership at a primary school in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Sept. 2, 2022.

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