Alaska Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevan Katkus, a CH-47F Chinook helicopter pilot assigned to Detachment 1, B Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, prepares for Bambi Bucket training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 13, 2025. During the fire suppression training, the Chinook employed a Bambi Bucket filled with over 16,000 lbs of water. The bucket was suspended from a 100 foot long line. The training prepares the AKARNG aviators to respond to resource requests from the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection during the summer fire season. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)
Date Taken: | 05.13.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.16.2025 19:47 |
Photo ID: | 9042435 |
VIRIN: | 250513-Z-HY271-1033 |
Resolution: | 6661x4441 |
Size: | 14.79 MB |
Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
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