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Island Return

Soldiers leave the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge and head towards the U.S. Virgin Islands to continue relief efforts following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Sept. 23, 2017. The soldiers are assigned to the 602nd Area Support Medical Company, 261st Medical Battalion, 44th Medical Brigade, Fort Bragg, N.C. Army photo by Pvt. Alleea Oliver

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