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Children smile as a soldier hands out supplies from a box with greenery in the background.

Spreading Smiles

Army 1st Lt. Elijah Hale helps hands out donated school supplies, water and toys to Kauthara Primary School students in Manda Bay, Kenya, May 12, 2023.

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Tags: africa, army, humanitarian, humanitarian aid, africa command
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado VIRIN: 230512-F-HP405-0095M.JPG

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