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    Behind the fireline: Washington National Guard aviation trains for wildfire season [Image 8 of 11]

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    Behind the fireline: Washington National Guard aviation trains for wildfire season

    PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    05.07.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Abigail Clark 

    122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    Members of the Central Pierce County Fire and Rescue assist U.S. Army Warrant Officer 3 Jarin Trakel, senior instructor pilot assigned to Charlie Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), Washington National Guard, in loading a water bucket onto a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter after conducting a water bucket training operation in Puyallup, Wash., May 7, 2026. Washington Army National Guard aviation crews partnered with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue to strengthen wildfire response readiness through water bucket certification training and air-to-ground coordination. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Abigail Clark)

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    Date Taken: 05.07.2026
    Date Posted: 05.08.2026 14:55
    Photo ID: 9672797
    VIRIN: 260507-Z-EV832-8346
    Resolution: 5471x3647
    Size: 3.18 MB
    Location: PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON, US

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