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Sailors assigned to Naval Submarine Base New London place sandbags along the waterfront to prepare for possible effects from Hurricane Irene in Groton, Conn., Aug. 25, 2011.

SANDBAG BRIGADE

Sailors assigned to Naval Submarine Base New London place sandbags along the waterfront to prepare for possible effects from Hurricane Irene in Groton, Conn., Aug. 25, 2011.

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