Lance Cpl. Wade Patten, a reconnaissance Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, interacts with Italian children after allowing them to put on a flak jacket during Autumn Fest on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Oct. 26, 2013. Autumn Fest is an annual event that opens the gates to NASSIG and allows the locals to come celebrate and interact with the personnel stationed there. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Joyner/Released) Autumn Fest a success for Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Marines 131025-M-MA421-688

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