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Soldiers of the Louisiana Army National Guard's 225 Engineer Brigade plan the final details of a search and rescue mission from their location in Sulphur, La, Sept. 13, 2008, following Hurricane Ike.

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Soldiers of the Louisiana Army National Guard's 225 Engineer Brigade plan the final details of a search and rescue mission from their location in Sulphur, La, Sept. 13, 2008, following Hurricane Ike.

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