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Members of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stage their vehicles in Lot J next to the Ernest Morial Convention Center, Aug. 30, 2008. These soldiers are activated for security missions in support of hurricane operations throughout the state.

Members of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stage their vehicles in Lot J next to the Ernest Morial Convention Center, Aug. 30, 2008. These soldiers are activated for security missions in support of hurricane operations throughout the state.

Members of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stage their vehicles in Lot J next to the Ernest Morial Convention Center, Aug. 30, 2008. These soldiers are activated for security missions in support of hurricane operations throughout the state.

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