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An airman and a soldier collect soil samples from the ground with a large pile of debris stacked behind them.

Collecting Samples

Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Evans and Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Shultz collect soil samples in the wake of Hurricane Helene in Erwin, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2024.

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Tags: Hurricane, Humanitarian, humanitarian aid, Hurricane Helene
Credit: Army Sgt. Everett Babbitt VIRIN: 241010-Z-YT260-7388.JPG

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