Guard?s recalled mission serves as training for upcoming storms

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The Maryland National Guard’s shortened mission to Louisiana for Hurricane Gustav may have provided a much needed training exercise with three tropical storms heading this way.

The guard Thursday returned 43 of 50 soldiers after a three-day trip aimed at controlling flights in and out of Baton Rouge.

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