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Air Force Senior Airman Tracy Mauch, front, and Tech. Sgt. Brad Schenck sandbag a home along the Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D., June 2, 2011. Mauch is assigned to the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Logistical Readiness Squadron and Schneck is assigned to the 119th Wing's Security Forces Squadron.

SECURING THE HOMEFRONT

Air Force Senior Airman Tracy Mauch, front, and Tech. Sgt. Brad Schenck sandbag a home along the Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D., June 2, 2011. Mauch is assigned to the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Logistical Readiness Squadron and Schneck is assigned to the 119th Wing's Security Forces Squadron.

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