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Soldiers assemble an improved ribbon bridge in Amelia, La., to transport crew, equipment and supplies to build a 12,550-linear-foot levee on Avoca Island in advance of expected river flooding in Morgan City, La., Jan. 8, 2016. Louisiana Army National Guard photo by Spc. Garrett Dipuma

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Soldiers assemble an improved ribbon bridge in Amelia, La., to transport crew, equipment and supplies to build a 12,550-linear-foot levee on Avoca Island in advance of expected river flooding in Morgan City, La., Jan. 8, 2016. Louisiana Army National Guard photo by Spc. Garrett Dipuma

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