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Two Coast Guardsman, shown from behind, watch as drone hovers in the air. One has her arms up as though she launched it.

Drone Launch

Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team members launch a drone to assess waterways near Lake Charles, La., Sept. 1, 2020, in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. The team, one of three that make up the National Strike Force, is composed of highly trained Coast Guard professionals who rapidly deploy with specialized equipment to a variety of incidents, responses and other emergencies.

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