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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Eidson escorts a 6-year-old flood victim suffering from respiratory problems from a H-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Las Tablas, Panama, Nov. 26, 2008. The disaster response task force responded to a Panamanian government request to assist after flooding from prolonged heavy rains. Eidson is a Joint Task Force-Bravo emergency medical technician.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Eidson escorts a 6-year-old flood victim suffering from respiratory problems from a H-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Las Tablas, Panama, Nov. 26, 2008. The disaster response task force responded to a Panamanian government request to assist after flooding from prolonged heavy rains. Eidson is a Joint Task Force-Bravo emergency medical technician.

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