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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Large vehicles work along a beach placing large sandbags to reinforce levees.

Hurricane Prep

National Guard soldiers reinforce exposed levees in Grand Isle, La., in preparation for Hurricane Laura, Aug. 24, 2020. The Guard worked around the clock to help local and state agencies prepare for the storm.

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