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Soldiers conduct reconnaissance patrols to support Hurricane Sandy operations in Norfolk, Va., Oct. 29, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to G Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Virginia National Guard, which has been authorized to bring up to 750 personnel on state active duty.

RECONNAISSANCE PATROL

Soldiers conduct reconnaissance patrols to support Hurricane Sandy operations in Norfolk, Va., Oct. 29, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to G Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Virginia National Guard, which has been authorized to bring up to 750 personnel on state active duty.

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