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    Military Sealift Command Far East, USNS Walter S. Diehl delivers books, holiday cheer to Thai children [Image 1 of 19]

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    The image shows an orange collection box for a Book Drive, decorated with dark handprints and a flyer, stacked among cardboard boxes in what appears to be a vehicle. The Book Drive flyer indicates it is sponsored by the Navy Region Center Singapore Community and supports students in Rayong and Chantaburi, Thailand, with a deadline of November 10. Surrounding boxes include branded packaging from Frito-Lay and Vanity Fair products.

    CHANTHABURI, THAILAND

    12.21.2015

    Photo by Grady Fontana 

    Military Sealift Command Far East

    151221-N-IX266-001 CHANTHABURI, Thailand (Dec. 21) – Used books from Singapore, delivered by USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), sit in a vehicle ready for transport to local schools here. Military Sealift Command Far East and the Singapore Area Coordinator Community in Singapore donated more than 1,200 English books to the Pong Nam Ron, Pliu and Ban Trok Nong elementary schools here. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.21.2015
    Date Posted: 12.22.2015 06:16
    Photo ID: 2341549
    VIRIN: 151221-N-IX266-001
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 3.08 MB
    Location: CHANTHABURI, TH
    Web Views: 55
    Downloads: 5

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    The image shows an orange collection box for a Book Drive, decorated with dark handprints and a flyer, stacked among cardboard boxes in what appears to be a vehicle. The Book Drive flyer indicates it is sponsored by the Navy Region Center Singapore Community and supports students in Rayong and Chantaburi, Thailand, with a deadline of November 10. Surrounding boxes include branded packaging from Frito-Lay and Vanity Fair products.
    Two individuals are sorting through multiple open cardboard boxes filled with books and educational materials in a decorated indoor hall. A woman in a red t-shirt and a man in a white polo shirt appear to be organizing or distributing donated books. The setting suggests a donation or charity event, with a Thai-language presentation projected on a screen in the background.
    The image shows multiple cardboard boxes filled with a large assortment of books, both children's and adult titles, that appear to have been donated or are being sorted. The books are stacked haphazardly inside the boxes and some have spilled onto a tiled floor. At least one person's hands are visible, suggesting active sorting or unpacking is taking place.
    The image shows multiple cardboard boxes overflowing with a large assortment of books, scattered across a tiled floor. The books appear to be a mix of children's books, textbooks, novels, and educational materials in various languages. The scene suggests a book donation, collection, or sorting activity.
    A person wearing a white polo shirt and a silver watch is handling cardboard boxes, appearing to write or mark on a shipping label with a pen. Multiple cardboard boxes are visible with handwritten markings, numbers, and text in both English and what appears to be Arabic script. The setting appears to be an indoor space with flowers visible in the background.
    A woman in a white polo shirt is leaning over an open cardboard box containing children's English books, including visible titles such as 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' and 'Dork Diaries'. The box lid displays a donation certificate from the crew of the USNS Walter S Diehl TA O193 to Ban Trok Nong School in Chantabury, Thailand. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial or administrative space with flowers, a framed portrait, and curtains in the background.
    A large group of school children and adolescents are seated in rows of blue plastic chairs in what appears to be a school hall or assembly room. The students are wearing matching pink and blue school uniforms, suggesting a formal school event or gathering. Several students in the foreground are smiling and appear engaged, while a television monitor is visible mounted on the wall in the background.
    A man wearing a navy blue, red, and white DC Shoes jersey stands among a group of seated children in what appears to be a classroom or community hall setting. Multiple children have their hands raised, suggesting an interactive question-and-answer session is taking place. A second adult in a white shirt is visible in the background near a display board.
    Three adults — two wearing white polo shirts with visible flag patches and one in a red shirt — stand at the front of a room presenting to a seated audience of children. The setting appears to be a school or community hall in Southeast Asia, with the children dressed in pink and blue uniforms. One presenter holds a tablet device while another holds what appears to be a remote or small device.
    A group of school children are seated on blue plastic chairs in what appears to be a school assembly or classroom setting. Two girls in the foreground wear matching pink and blue uniforms and appear to be engaged in reading or reciting from a paper document. Other students in white uniforms are visible in the background.
    Two men are painting recycled tires in a sandy outdoor area, likely a school or community playground. The tires are being painted in bright colors including red/orange, green, and teal, and appear to be arranged as playground equipment or decorative elements. Several other people are visible in the background engaged in similar activities.
    A group of volunteers are painting recycled tires in various bright colors outdoors, likely for a community playground or beautification project. The tires are arranged in a long row on sandy ground and are being painted with multiple colors including yellow, blue, orange, green, and teal. At least three workers are visible, wearing gloves and casual work attire.
    A group of volunteers are painting recycled tires in bright colors at what appears to be an outdoor community playground or park renovation project. The tires are arranged in a long row and painted in multiple colors including teal, yellow, blue, orange, red, and green. Several people are actively working, with one man in a black shirt prominently painting tires in the foreground.
    A man wearing a black cap, sunglasses, and blue latex gloves is painting a recycled tire bright red/orange using a paint roller in what appears to be a playground renovation project. The setting is an outdoor playground with colorful metal equipment, trees, and other painted tires visible in the background. The activity suggests a community improvement or volunteer effort to refurbish playground equipment using upcycled materials.
    A person is painting a vehicle tire with bright yellow paint using a bristle brush. The tire is already heavily coated with wet, glossy yellow paint, suggesting the activity is in progress. A yellow paint can is visible nearby, along with what appears to be a paint tray.
    A formal group photo taken indoors at what appears to be a book donation ceremony, with a banner reading 'TAKE ME TO READ' visible in the background. The event involves adults in various uniforms and civilian attire alongside a group of children, primarily girls wearing pink school uniforms. Books are visibly being held by some participants, suggesting a literacy or educational donation event.
    A man dressed in a Santa Claus costume is distributing gifts to children at what appears to be a charitable event organized by Rotary International, visible from the banner in the background. A line of children wearing matching pink and blue uniforms wait their turn to receive gifts. The event appears to be taking place outdoors in a tropical setting, likely in Southeast Asia.
    A man dressed in a Santa Claus costume is distributing gifts to children wearing pink and blue school uniforms at what appears to be a charitable event in Thailand. A Rotary International banner is visible in the background, suggesting this is an organized community outreach or charity event. Several adults are assisting with the gift distribution while a line of schoolchildren waits their turn.
    A group of school children in white uniforms are seated cross-legged on a stone-paved outdoor area, holding up clear plastic bags filled with supplies or gifts. The event appears to be a charitable gift distribution, likely during a Christmas-themed occasion, as evidenced by a person dressed as Santa Claus visible in the background. Adults and organizers stand in the background observing the event, which takes place under large shaded trees.

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