Southcom showing off new disaster relief gear

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DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Drones, portable network systems and wearable, real-time translation devices are among the new equipment U.S. military officials hope will improve communications during disaster relief and humanitarian assistance missions.

A variety of gear being tested by U.S. Southern Command was demonstrated Wednesday at its headquarters near Miami.

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