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Two airmen rappel down from a helicopter to a driveway with the word ‘HELP’ written on it in large red capital letters.

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Two Air Force pararescuemen respond to a call for help by rappelling down from an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during Hurricane Helene relief operations in North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2024.

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Tags: Hurricane, Humanitarian, humanitarian aid, Disaster relief, Air Force, Hurricane Helene
Credit: Courtesy photo VIRIN: 241004-F-DX569-1001R.JPG

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