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A dump truck and a plow operate on a dusty road on a hazy day. Headlights from the truck illuminate the photo.

Stabilization Effort

Army Reserve engineers use a dump truck to drop boulders in Yancey County, N.C., as part of stabilization efforts to reinforce areas impacted by recent mudslides in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

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Tags: North Carolina, Hurricane, Army Reserve, Humanitarian, Hurricane Helene
Credit: Army Lt. Col. William Wratee VIRIN: 241005-A-NV630-1900Y.JPG

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