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Army Sgt. Michael Hamilton prepares his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with rescue gear in preparation for possible swift water rescues near Houston, Texas, May 17, 2015. Hamilton is a flight medics assigned to the Louisiana National Guard.

Army Sgt. Michael Hamilton prepares his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with rescue gear in preparation for possible swift water rescues near Houston, Texas, May 17, 2015. Hamilton is a flight medics assigned to the Louisiana National Guard.

Army Sgt. Michael Hamilton prepares his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with rescue gear in preparation for possible swift water rescues near Houston, Texas, May 17, 2015. Hamilton is a flight medics assigned to the Louisiana National Guard.

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