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Rescue boats fill a flooded street as flood victims are evacuated as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Houston.
After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of the Gulf Coast and brought up to $4, the US military and state National Guard joined in rescue and recovery efforts.
It's pretty clear from the photos that they are doing plenty of good, and likely saving many lives.
Here are 18 photos of troops carrying out a humanitarian mission here at home.