Entering the village

Afghanistan - U.S. Airmen enter an Afghan village. The Airmen wanted to learn more about the village and offer help to ensure the village's security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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Protection against the dust

Afghanistan -- An Afghan girl covers her face from the dusty wind in a village. Curiosity drew the child out, but she remained shy of the foreigners who entered her village. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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A truly innocent smile

Afghanistan -- A shy boy looks up at the camera in an Afghan village. The children smile at the sight of coalition forces despite the continuing food shortages and violence in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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Curious onlookers

Afghanistan -- Small children stop to look at the commotion in an Afghan village. The presence of the Airmen drew out most of the village out of curiosity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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Love for the camera is mutual

Afghanistan -- The prospect of a group photo brings out many Afghan children in village. The villagers are happy to see Americans and welcome photos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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A wary eye

Afghanistan -- A local Afghan villager looks down at the camera. The adults of the village are not as trusting as the children, but appreciate the help from Americans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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Entrusting livelihood

Afghanistan -- A villager shows an Airman his hunting rifle. Allowing an American to admire his rifle -- his primary means for hunting -- shows the trust local Afghans have for their coalition benefactors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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Much appreciated children's goods

Afghanistan -- A village elder distributes crayons and toys for the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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Off into the sunset

Afghanistan -- A humvee crosses a river in Afghanistan. A few of the dismounted Airmen temporarily ride on top of the humvee to keep their boots dry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

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Airmen visit local village

Published Sept. 29, 2008

Entering the village

Protection against the dust

A truly innocent smile

Curious onlookers

Love for the camera is mutual

A wary eye

Entrusting livelihood

Much appreciated children's goods

Off into the sunset