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Painting Prowess

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brianni Saucedo paints a mural in Manta, Ecuador, during Continuing Promise 2025, a mission that aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships and form new partnerships, July 8, 2025.

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Tags: Continuing Promise, partnerships, Navy, continuing promise 25
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron VIRIN: 250708-N-MQ781-1073K.JPG

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