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Soldiers clean up tree branches in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

Clearing Branches

Army Spc. Christopher Mercieca, center, tosses a tree branch onto military vehicle clearing debris in Lakeland, Fla., Sept. 15, 2017, during cleanup efforts in Hurricane Irma’s aftermath. Mercieca is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. Army photo by Sgt. Youtoy Martin

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Tags: Humanitarian Relief, Hurricane Irma, Northcom, Northern Command, Soldiers, Army
Credit: Sgt. Youtoy Martin VIRIN: 170916-A-DP082-934A.JPG

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