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Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Staff Chaplain, Lt. Ben Pitre, blesses hands during a ceremony held at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, May 13, 2025. The Blessing of the Hands is a traditional ceremony among healthcare workers that serves as a spiritual moment of reflection and renewal, recognizing that a nurse’s hands are instruments of compassion, comfort and care. (U.S. Navy photo by Emily McCamy/released)
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