Preparing for the storm

Airmen from the 633rd Communications Squadron sandbag the doorways at the base telephone office Aug. 25, 2011, in an effort to prevent flooding at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The base is preparing for Hurricane Irene, which is expected to make landfall in the area early Sunday morning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Logan Tuttle)

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Photo Essay: Langley Airmen prepare for Hurricane Irene

Published Aug. 26, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Logan Tuttle
633 ABW Public Affairs

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Airmen from the 633rd Air Base Wing lay sandbags Aug. 25, 2011, in an effort to prevent flooding at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The base is preparing for Hurricane Irene, which is expected to make landfall in the area on early Sunday morning.

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Preparing for the storm

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