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Daks over Normandy

Daks over Normandy

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On June 6, this squadron will comprise the American contingent of a massive reenactment of D-Day called “Daks over Normandy,” a multi-nation commemoration that will include dozens of restored C-47s and hundreds of volunteer paratroopers. Each will be wearing not only authentic WWII-era uniforms and gear, but also the same kind of parachutes Allied soldiers used when tens of thousands jumped over occupied France 75 years ago.
Why Congress should spend more – on itself

Why Congress should spend more – on itself

Roberto Patiño feeds thousands of youths in a hungry country

Roberto Patiño feeds thousands of youths in a hungry country

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Children smile at one of Roberto Patiño’s eateries, which have become a favorite place for hungry youth. There they receive nutrient-rich meals they cannot get in their own homes.
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Zenaida Rea, a volunteer at one of the eateries, checks attendance at the gate.
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A group of excited children can't wait to enter an eatery. They bring their own spoons, plates, and plastic cups.
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Roberto Patiño has established 28 eateries in Petare, a shantytown in Caracas, Venezuela. These places offer a panoramic view of the capital city and its mountain range.
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Roberto Patiño affectionately calls his female staff “las guerreras” (the warriors). Besides being mothers, these women work as cooks, servers, cleaners, and social workers.
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Children enjoy their meals at tables made from reused materials like buckets and wooden planks.
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With the help of volunteers, Roberto Patiño is feeding almost 9,000 children in over 100 dining halls across Venezuela.
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Arlenis and her son Raibel visit the site of a new eatery that is being built at a school. In the background, Arlenis’ husband helps with the construction.
Gains, and losses, in Syria

Gains, and losses, in Syria

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