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Darling, you look marvelous

KARSHI, Uzbekistan -- An Uzbek boy at a local orphanage here holds up a picture given to him by visiting servicemembers Jan. 22 while his brother looks at a picture he was given. The visit by Airmen, Soldiers and civilians from nearby Karshi-Khanabad Air Base was part of an ongoing humanitarian assistance program to Uzbek orphanages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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The human element of a humanitarian mission

GALLE, Sri Lanka -- A drawing by a Sri Lankan child shows the trauma of what he experienced after tsunamis as high as 50 feet devastated his town Dec. 26. U.S. servicemembers are in the country helping deliver food supplies at various locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis)

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Musicians, celebrities entertain those who serve

WASHINGTON -- More than 7,500 servicemembers attended the "Saluting Those Who Serve" celebration Jan. 18. The gala was designed to honor the Armed Forces and was the first event in a week of inaugural celebrations. It included performances by military bands and honor guards and numerous celebrities. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class F.T. Eyre)

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Musicians, celebrities entertain those who serve

WASHINGTON -- Gospel singer Bebe Winans sings a tribute to President Bush and the U.S. military during the "Saluting Those Who Serve" gala here Jan. 18. Also on stage are first lady Laura Bush; Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne; and a star-studded cast of celebrity performers and entertainers. (Department of Defense photo by Donna Miles)

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Operation Hero 'deploys' Airmen's children

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dominic Mahoney warms up to Sparky the Fire Dog during Operation Hero held here Jan. 8. The event was designed to help children better understand what a deployment is and what happens when their parents deploy. The fire department helped children with remembering who and how to call for help in case of an emergency. Dominic, 2, is the son of Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Mahoney of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Zoellner)

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Operation Hero 'deploys' Airmen's children

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Brett Williams, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, talks with families before the kick off of Operation Hero on Jan. 8. The event was designed to help children better understand what a deployment is and what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Zoellner)

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Malmstrom Airman gives gift of life

WASHINGTON -- First Lt. Janelle Rust (right) meets Rilee Bjerke and her mother, Nicole, during a bone marrow conference here. Lieutenant Rust donated bone marrow to the girl when she was 3 years old. The Airman is a missile officer assigned to the 12th Missile Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. (Courtesy photo)

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Malmstrom Airman gives gift of life

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- First Lts. Janelle Rust (rear) and Johann Peralta are missile officers assigned to the 12th Missile Squadron here. Lieutenant Rust donated bone marrow to a 3-year-old girl and said she now plans to coordinate an awareness drive here for the donation program. (Courtesy photo)

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Hi, Santa!

ARCTIC VILLAGE, Alaska -- Children here greet Santa Claus recently. The Alaska-native community is north of the Arctic Circle where Santa delivered gifts and supplies for the 37th year in a row. Santa traveled to the village on a C-130 Hercules from Elmendorf Air Force Base's 517th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown)

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BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq – Army Brig. Gen. Yves Fontaine, commander of the 1st Corps Support Command, and Col. Blair E. Hansen, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, read a plaque which dedicates the base stadium to Airman 1st Class Antoine J. Holt, who died in April during an attack on the base. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Jensen)

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Balad Airmen welcome USO tour

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Leeann Tweeden talks to the more than 2,000 servicemembers attending the Chairman's United Service Organizations Holiday Tour here Dec. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marc Barnes)

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Balad Airmen welcome USO tour

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- John Elway tosses footballs to the crowd during the Chairman's United Service Organizations Holiday Tour here Dec. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marc Barnes)

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Balad Airmen welcome USO tour

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- From left to right, Airman 1st Class Scott Bledsoe, Staff Sgt. Joshua Alvarez, Tech. Sgt. Jude Harper and Staff Sgt. Jay Balce laugh as comedian Robin Williams performs for nearly 2,000 servicemembers here Dec. 14. All four Airmen are assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and are deployed here supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Williams came to Balad as part of the Chairman's United Service Organizations Holiday Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marc Barnes)

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Balad Airmen welcome USO tour

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- John Elway autographs a football for Master Sgt. Jeannie Helms (right) of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during the Chairman's United Service Organizations Holiday Tour here Dec. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marc Barnes)

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Deployed Marine teaches Aimen martial arts

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Marine Sgt. Luis Mercado barks orders as he instructs a martial arts class at a forward-deployed location. Sergeant Mercado teaches Marines Corps-style hand-to-hand combat training to Airmen on his off-duty time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Bouchard)

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Golden retriever 'finds' girl to help

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The Rizzo family poses with Berkley. (Courtesy photo)

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Two friends

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Jamie Rizzo and Berkley, a Canine Assistants service dog, shop at a local department store. Canine Assistants trains golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers to assist people with physical and mental disabilities. Her father is 1st Lt. Victor Rizzo of the 3rd Space Operations Squadron at nearby Schriever Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mike Meares)

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Golden retriever 'finds' girl to help

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Jamie and her father, 1st Lt. Victor Rizzo walk through the toy aisle of a local department store with Berkley, a Canine Assistants service dog. The Rizzos were awarded a service dog for 7-year-old Jamie, who is socially developed at a 2-year-old level. Canine Assistants trains golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers to assist people with physical and mental disabilities. Lieutenant Rizzo is assigned to the 3rd Space Operations Squadron at nearby Schriever Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mike Meares)

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Airmen teach English to South Korean children

SUWON CITY, South Korea -- Master Sgt. John Liss helps teach English to South Korean students here Dec. 4. Once a month Airmen from nearby Osan Air Base visit an elementary school here. The program has been active for five months. Sergeant Liss is assigned to the 51st Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raheen Moore)

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Military families ride in Disney Christmas parade

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Lisa Costin holds her daughter, Samantha, and waves as they and her son, Dustin, are greeted by the crowd around a military appreciation float at Walt Disney World. Mrs. Costin's husband is a Sailor on the USS Kennedy, and has been deployed to and around the Persian Gulf since June. (Courtesy photo)

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