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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier standing in the back of an open vehicle clasps a civilian's hand to help the person climb up a ladder into the vehicle.

Helping Hand

Soldiers assigned to the Louisiana Army National Guard help evacuate residents near Lake Charles, La., Aug. 27, 2020, in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

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