[beyond the sea]

Spread the word, kids! We're the good guys.

[1rudeboy]

Imagine telling that kid those two water bottles are unconstitutional.

[daybreakcoming]

A touching picture. Thanks. Check out the Spiderman on the right.

[PilloryHillary]

Here's another one. They sure look glad to see the US Navy.

050105-N-5376G-020 Island of Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 5, 2005) - Indonesian children smile and cheer as U.S. Navy helicopters from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fly-in purified water and relief supplies to a small village on the Island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Helicopters and aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) and Sailors from Abraham Lincoln are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Benjamin D. Glass (RELEASED)

[PilloryHillary]

Here's a couple..

050106-N-6817C-442 Island of Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 6, 2005) - Indonesian children smile and cheer as U.S. Navy helicopters from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fly-in purified water and relief supplies to a small village on the Island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Helicopters assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) and Sailors from Abraham Lincoln are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler J. Clements (RELEASED)

 

And the children even helped...

050106-N-4166B-439 Lamno, Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 6, 2005) - Indonesian children in Lamno, Sumatra, Indonesia, work together to unload relief supplies out of a MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to the “Gunbearers” of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11). Helicopters assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) and Sailors from Abraham Lincoln are supporting Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jordon R. Beesley (RELEASED)

[pbear8]

I think the Spiderman kid is doing the Vulcan 'live long and prosper' salute.

[Petronski]

Some happy and proud lookin' fellas. I hope they remember the good guys.

[lonevoice]

Very cool picture. Keep scrolling down to see a few more.

[gitmo]

[No Longer Free State]

And to top it all off, that kid's got a snappier salute than John Kerry & Bill Clinton, combined.

[Dianna]

What great pics! Thanks for posting them.

I wonder if it's hard for our troops to leave these kids behind after they drop the stuff off? I think I'd want to pack 'em all up and take them home with me.

[VOA]

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