The Hearts of Soldiers and Children

U.S. Army Pvt. Charles Joiner hands out candy to village children during a supply distribution near Forward Operation Base Lane, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2009. Joiner is assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment.

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt Adam Mancini

U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Woods hands candy to Iraqi children during the clearing of Tammuz in Diyala province, Iraq, March 2, 2009. Woods is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment..

U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter J. Pels