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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — Ask school children in America what they want and they would probably reply, "I want a video game or toy."
However, pose that question to school children in Afghanistan and you most certainly won't hear any mention of toys or games. It is much more likely they will request pens or paper.
School supplies, were recently delivered to the village of Abbaskheyl, Shirobi District in the Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 21, by Afghanistan border policemen and paratroopers from 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division.
"They [students] were ecstatic," said 1st Lt. Troy Yoho, scout platoon leader, "They were excited because they didn't expect it".
Yoho said that delivering school supplies helps show children that their government is hard at work for them.
Sgt. 1st Class Jason Weaver, platoon sergeant for the 4th BCT, believes that missions like this one have a lasting impact on the community.
"[The school supplies] were something they needed," said Weaver. "Anytime you can encourage kids to go to school, it is a good thing."
Humanitarian aid missions not only impact the people receiving the aid, but also those who are distributing it.
"It makes me feel great," said Yoho.
The humanitarian aid delivery shows how efforts between Afghans and Americans are making life better.
"We are working hand in hand to accomplish our goals" said Weaver. "The locals are shown that their government is working."
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 05.24.2009 02:35 |
| Story ID: | 34016 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
| Web Views: | 326 |
| Downloads: | 304 |
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