011224-N-2383B-515 Kandahar, Afghanistan (Dec. 24, 2001) -- Navy Chaplain Cmdr. Joseph Scordo of Pleasantville, NY, leads Christmas carolers in celebrating the holiday season at a forward operating base in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Chaplain Scordo is assigned to USS Bataan's (LHD 5) Amphibious Ready Group. military personnel are in Afghanistan operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera (Released) 011224-N-2383B-515 Celebrating the Holiday Season

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