A hearts and mind campaign?

MNFI:

U.S Army Capt. David Tier kisses an Iraqi baby girl outside a local market during a dismounted patrol in Bakariyah, Iraq, March 8, 2008. Photo by Spc. Sharhonda Mccoy, Joint Combat Camera Center.

She seems to be tolerating the affection. In a few years she will be ready to give the Captain a high five.