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Community Support

A Navy lieutenant packs canned goods into boxes while volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2023.

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Tags: humanitarian, humanitarian aid, navy
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Griffin Kersting VIRIN: 230123-N-VP266-1009M.JPG

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