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Army Staff Sgt. Jose Melendez gives directions for loading equipment before sailing out to Vieques, Puerto Rico, Jan. 20, 2014. Melendez is assigned to the Puerto Rico Army National Guard's Landing Craft Detachment.

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Army Staff Sgt. Jose Melendez gives directions for loading equipment before sailing out to Vieques, Puerto Rico, Jan. 20, 2014. Melendez is assigned to the Puerto Rico Army National Guard's Landing Craft Detachment.

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