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Father and Son

Army Sgt. 1st Class John Stefanik, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter repairer assigned to 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, poses with his son, Aiden, April 6, 2022, at Fort Carson, Colo.

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Tags: Military Families, military children, Prioritizing People
Credit: Army Spc. Tyler Brock VIRIN: 220406-A-UZ346-1001V.JPG

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