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Corporal provides paddling pool for soldiers on the front line.

a black bag filled with water with “douche solaire, 20l” on it along with some pictoral instructions to leave the bag in the sun. At the bottom of the bag is a small tap with a small hose coming out of it.

“A corporal at Bastion in Afghanistan heard how much not having proper showers (they only had solar pack showers) was affecting morale in the troops on the front line and happened to have access to a paddling pool, so he sent it on to them. They were thrilled.”

What a wonderful reminder that kindness shows up in the most unexpected places. Thank you to the squaddie who sent this in to us – and to all who have served.

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