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Army Pfc. John Aleschus prepares to hook a hose to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for refueling in Redding, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015. Aleschus is a petroleum fuel specialist assigned to the California Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment. California Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza

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Army Pfc. John Aleschus prepares to hook a hose to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for refueling in Redding, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015. Aleschus is a petroleum fuel specialist assigned to the California Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment. California Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza

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