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Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard's 256th Brigade Combat Team check the identification of a New Orleans resident as he tries to enter a restricted area, Sept. 2, 2008. The 256th is assigned to assist the New Orleans Police Department and other law enforcement agencies with providing security throughout the city of New Orleans.

SECURITY FOR NEW ORLEANS

Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard's 256th Brigade Combat Team check the identification of a New Orleans resident as he tries to enter a restricted area, Sept. 2, 2008. The 256th is assigned to assist the New Orleans Police Department and other law enforcement agencies with providing security throughout the city of New Orleans.

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