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A helicopter, shown from overhead, hoists two service members dangling from a line.

Helicopter Hoist

Guardsmen give a hoist rescue demonstration during the Texas Military Department Open House and American Heroes Air Show at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, April 22, 2018. Texas Military Department photo by Army Sgt. Mark Otte

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