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        <p>Ten soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard departed Friday in two Pennsylvania CH-47 Chinook Helicopters to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.</p>
<p>The soldiers departed from Muir Army Airfield at Fort Indianatown Dap, and are flying to Grant Prairie Airport near Dallas, according to&nbsp;Angela King-Sweigart, a public affairs officer for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.</p>
<p>The ten troops dispatched on Friday will join&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/08/pa_air_national_guard_members.html">six other Pennsylvania soldiers deployed on Tuesday</a>. King-Sweigart said the Pennsylvania National Guard anticipates sending over 200 more guardsmen through this weekend.</p>
<p>Once there, the troops will integrate with the thousands of other National Guard members and first responders already on site. The troops may be involved in missions such as delivering food and water to stranded citizens and providing emergency transportation.</p>
<p>"Our thoughts are with the residents of Texas and all those impacted as they cope with the after effects of this devastating storm," said Gov. Tom Wolf in a news release. "I'm proud of our National Guard and first responders who are able to offer support to the citizens of Texas. We're ready and willing to offer additional support as needed."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_recovery_here.html">Here are some ways you can help</a>&nbsp;those affected by Hurricane Harvey.</p>
        
        
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