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A C-17 Globemaster III sits on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2009, as crews prepare to deliver humanitarian supplies to the Samoa region, which was devastated by a tsunami. A contingent from Hawaii, including Hawaii National Guard and Hawaii Air National Guard, took off for American Samoa with relief supplies and equipment to assist in the region.

HAWAII PREPARES

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2009, as crews prepare to deliver humanitarian supplies to the Samoa region, which was devastated by a tsunami. A contingent from Hawaii, including Hawaii National Guard and Hawaii Air National Guard, took off for American Samoa with relief supplies and equipment to assist in the region.

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