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    Aviators train for wildfires [Image 12 of 13]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are gathered around a stack of bright orange inflatable boats or rafts on a pallet, apparently during an equipment inspection or training exercise. The setting appears to be a military airfield or tarmac, with a military vehicle (likely a HMMWV/Humvee) and hangar visible in the background. One soldier appears to be demonstrating or explaining the equipment to the others.

    FORT CARSON, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    04.04.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Thibault 

    Fort Carson Public Affairs Office

    U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gilbert J. Richmond, center, a standardization instructor with the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, inspects a Bambi Bucket and instructs pilots on its specifications at Fort Carson, Colo., April 4, 2013. Gilbert also helped conduct pre-flight checks on the CH-47 Chinook used for this training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.04.2013
    Date Posted: 04.22.2013 14:11
    Photo ID: 912269
    VIRIN: 130404-A-RI441-948
    Resolution: 3099x2534
    Size: 9.2 MB
    Location: FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US
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    A red helicopter water bucket (Bambi bucket) is suspended by cables and is actively releasing water in a vertical stream down into a blue lake below. The operation appears to be a training exercise or demonstration, with the bucket having just filled from or releasing water over the lake. The scene is set against a backdrop of rocky mountains, dry grassland, and clear blue skies.
    A large orange cylindrical bucket or container is suspended by multiple cables above a body of water, actively releasing or draining water from its bottom in a powerful stream. The device appears to be a helicopter water bucket (Bambi bucket or similar firefighting equipment) being lifted after scooping water from the reservoir. The setting is an arid, open landscape with dry grassland, rocky shoreline, and utility poles visible in the background.
    A military CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter hovers over a body of water while lowering a red/orange Bambi Bucket (helibucket) on a long red cable to collect water. The operation appears to be a firefighting water-scooping exercise or operation, with the bucket partially submerged and creating surface disturbance on the water. The setting is an arid, open landscape with mountains visible in the background.
    A military CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter is airborne against a partly cloudy blue sky, carrying a large red Bambi Bucket (helibucket) suspended on a long red longline cable. The configuration indicates the helicopter is engaged in aerial firefighting or water-drop operations. The bucket appears to be full or partially full, suggesting it has recently been loaded with water.
    A military CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter hovers over a body of water while lowering a large orange Bambi Bucket (helibucket) to collect water. The operation appears to be a firefighting water-scooping exercise or active wildfire support mission. The arid, scrub-covered terrain visible in the background is consistent with a semi-arid or desert environment.
    A large orange cylindrical bucket or container is being lifted from or lowered into a body of water, suspended by multiple cables converging to a single lift point above. Water is cascading and splashing dramatically from the bottom of the container, suggesting it is being extracted from the water. The scene takes place along a river or reservoir with a dry, arid hillside and dormant vegetation visible in the background.
    A helicopter is captured in silhouette flying low overhead, photographed from below through the bare, leafless branches of a tree against a clear blue sky. The helicopter appears to be a large, tandem-rotor type aircraft, visible in the upper portion of the frame. The composition creates a layered effect with the intricate branch network in the foreground partially obscuring the aircraft.
    A large red spherical or cage-like mechanical device is suspended by cables over a body of water, partially submerged at the surface. The device appears to be an aerator or water treatment apparatus, creating visible agitation and mist on the water surface around it. The setting is a reservoir or lake in an arid or semi-arid landscape during what appears to be late autumn or winter.
    A tandem-rotor helicopter, identifiable as a Boeing CH-47 Chinook, is captured in flight while conducting aerial firefighting operations. It is carrying a red helibucket (Bambi bucket) suspended by a long cable, which is actively releasing a large discharge of water or fire retardant. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward against an overcast gray sky.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Dowdy, wearing Army Combat Uniform (ACU) with an American flag patch, is engaged in a briefing or discussion with other soldiers in what appears to be a military operations or planning room. He is gesturing with his hand while speaking, suggesting an active explanation or instruction. Multiple topographic and area maps are mounted on the walls behind him.
    A military tandem-rotor helicopter, identifiable as a Boeing CH-47 Chinook, is photographed in flight against a clear blue sky. The helicopter is performing a sling-load operation, with a yellow cargo container suspended beneath the fuselage via a red static line or hook cable. A crew member is visible leaning out of an open side window, likely monitoring the external load.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are gathered around a stack of bright orange inflatable boats or rafts on a pallet, apparently during an equipment inspection or training exercise. The setting appears to be a military airfield or tarmac, with a military vehicle (likely a HMMWV/Humvee) and hangar visible in the background. One soldier appears to be demonstrating or explaining the equipment to the others.
    A tandem-rotor military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-47 Chinook, is airborne and releasing water from a large red Bambi bucket suspended below it on a long red line. The water is being discharged in a powerful stream downward, indicating a firefighting operation. Rocky mountainous terrain is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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