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An Afghan National Army commando hands out school bags to women and children during a humanitarian assistance mission at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 25, 2009.

SCHOOL BAGS

An Afghan National Army commando hands out school bags to women and children during a humanitarian assistance mission at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 25, 2009.

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