<p>BEAUMONT, Texas (Aug. 31, 2017) A child shows appreciation to Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Rion Johnson, from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, after a group rescue of people and dogs at a shelter that required evacuation after flood waters from Hurricane Harvey reached its grounds. The mission resulted in the rescue of seven adults, seven children and four dogs. U.S. Fleet Forces Command sent personnel and assets to bolster Northern Command's support of FEMA's assistance to federal, state and local authorities ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey formed in the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in southeastern Texas, bringing record flooding and destruction to the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Lindahl/Released) 170831-N-KL846-171 
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