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Missouri guardsmen pay the price for fuel

Missouri Guardsmen are on their way to New Orleans.

Dustin Blanchard takes a look at the cost of their trip.

For the 175th Military Police Batallion, New Orleans is still a day away.

But the convoy has already seen the Hurricane's effects -- through high gas prices.

The convoy has already spent $4500 on fuel.

But the convoy commander says it won't affect the guard's mission

McBride estimates the 22-vehicle convoy's bill will top $10,000 today.

Embedded with the 175th Military Police Batallion, I'm Dustin Blanchard.