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    California National Guard assists Rocky Fire [Image 8 of 10]

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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are posing between two military tanker vehicles in an arid, open field. In the background, a helicopter — appearing to be a CH-47 Chinook or similar heavy-lift aircraft — is airborne and appears to be carrying a suspended load, likely a water bucket for firefighting operations. The scene suggests a wildfire support or disaster relief mission.

    MIDDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2015

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Siguenza 

    69th Public Affairs Detachment

    Spc. Abraham Jimenez, Pfc. Oscar Gonzales and Pvt. Brandon Johnson of 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, work as fuelers for their California Army National Guard unit. The trio assisted the Rocky Fire in Lake County, Northern California, early August, by keeping helicopters such as one flying above them airborne to drop water on the wildfire that consumed more than 45,000 acres in less than a week. (U.S. Army National Guard photo/Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2015
    Date Posted: 08.02.2015 14:31
    Photo ID: 2100429
    VIRIN: 150801-Z-WM549-008
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 8.34 MB
    Location: MIDDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A U.S. Army soldier with the name tape 'GONZALEZ' is performing maintenance or inspection work on what appears to be a military helicopter. The soldier is wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a U.S. flag patch on the left shoulder, safety glasses, and a black glove. The work is being conducted outdoors in daylight conditions.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are performing maintenance on a military helicopter, likely a UH-72 Lakota or similar utility helicopter painted in olive drab. One technician is working on the engine compartment from atop a yellow Cosco ladder, while another works at the fuselage door level. The helicopter has bright pink/magenta markings applied, possibly for training or exercise identification purposes.
    A man wearing a tan t-shirt and military digital camouflage (ACU pattern) trousers is performing maintenance on what appears to be a helicopter engine or turbine assembly. He is leaning into an open access panel, working on a complex arrangement of hoses, cables, and mechanical components. The setting appears to be an outdoor maintenance area in daylight.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is inspecting or operating a military fuel tanker truck's control panel. The soldier is wearing sunglasses and a black glove while examining gauges, valves, and a fuel meter on the equipment. The image appears to document a fueling or maintenance operation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage pattern is operating a military fuel/water tanker truck, identified as unit B-108C. The soldier is handling a large black hose connected to the vehicle's pump system, likely conducting a refueling or fluid transfer operation. The setting appears to be an outdoor field environment, possibly an airfield or training area.
    A man in a light-colored t-shirt and military-style pants is standing on a yellow ladder, applying pink paint with a brush to the surface of what appears to be a military aircraft. He is leaning over the fuselage and appears to be smiling while working. The photo is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky.
    A firefighter and a U.S. Army soldier are engaged in conversation in front of a red fire engine labeled 'Engine' and 'E2'. The firefighter is wearing a navy blue uniform and cap, while the soldier is in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage. The soldier appears to be holding documents, suggesting a coordination or briefing discussion.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are posing between two military tanker vehicles in an arid, open field. In the background, a helicopter — appearing to be a CH-47 Chinook or similar heavy-lift aircraft — is airborne and appears to be carrying a suspended load, likely a water bucket for firefighting operations. The scene suggests a wildfire support or disaster relief mission.
    A large orange water-filled bucket or bambi bucket is suspended by cables over a body of water, appearing to have just been dipped to collect water. The bucket is ribbed and spherical in shape, commonly used by helicopters for aerial firefighting operations. The scene is set along a river or lake shoreline with dense green vegetation and trees in the background.
    Two firefighting helicopters are engaged in aerial water-dropping operations over a hillside affected by a wildfire. A yellow helicopter in the foreground is skimming a lake or reservoir to fill its water bucket, while a red helicopter in the background is releasing water onto the burned hillside. The surrounding terrain shows significant fire damage with large areas of charred, gray vegetation contrasting with surviving green brush.

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