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Soldiers prepare tactical vehicles for a mission as Hurricane Irene blows in North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 230th Brigade Support Battaltion, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard.

IRENE WINDS

Soldiers prepare tactical vehicles for a mission as Hurricane Irene blows in North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 230th Brigade Support Battaltion, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard.

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