KROTZ SPRINGS, La. –Louisiana National Guardsmen Pfc. Shelby Horne and Spc. Eric Moos both of the 769th Engineer Battalion, stretch HESCO baskets as part of a barrier project in Krotz Springs to protect a 240 home subdivision, a power substation and refinery, May 14, 2011. When completed the barrier of HESCO baskets and super bags will be approximately 10,000 feet in length to aid in protection from flooding waters that have been diverted from the Mississippi River. ( Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office/Released) 110514-F-VU198-267

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KROTZ SPRINGS, La. –Louisiana National Guardsmen Pfc. Shelby Horne and Spc. Eric Moos both of the 769th Engineer Battalion, stretch HESCO baskets as part of a barrier project in Krotz Springs to protect a 240 home subdivision, a power substation and refinery, May 14, 2011. When completed the barrier of HESCO baskets and super bags will be approximately 10,000 feet in length to aid in protection from flooding waters that have been diverted from the Mississippi River. ( Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office/Released) 110514-F-VU198-267 by Louisiana National Guard

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