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    Where pavement ends: Hill AFB acquires unique off-road firefighting asset [Image 4 of 7]

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    An outdoor ground test of a dark-colored, low-profile aircraft or drone mounted on a static test stand, with a visible jet engine firing producing flame and exhaust plume. The test is taking place on a cracked concrete tarmac area with mountains and trees visible in the background. A tan military-style utility vehicle (likely an LTATV or similar) with personnel is parked nearby observing the test.

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH, UNITED STATES

    06.16.2026

    Photo by Roque Murray 

    Hill Air Force Base

    The MARK 1 firefighting apparatus applies water to a mobile F-35 Lightning II training prop during a live-fire exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 16, 2026. Firefighters used the newly acquired training prop to replicate realistic aircraft emergencies, enhancing response readiness for fifth-generation fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roque Murray)

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    Date Taken: 06.16.2026
    Date Posted: 06.23.2026 17:41
    Photo ID: 9768242
    VIRIN: 260616-F-F3230-1012
    Resolution: 3840x2160
    Size: 1.37 MB
    Location: HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH, US
    Web Views: 38
    Downloads: 6

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    A robotic ground vehicle equipped with a water cannon or firefighting nozzle is actively discharging a high-pressure water stream toward a burning structure in the background. The scene appears to be a firefighting training exercise or demonstration, with a simulated aircraft or fuselage mockup engulfed in flames on a paved area. A rainbow is visible in the water mist created by the spray.
    A tan/desert-colored military tactical ground vehicle is traversing a dry, grassy hillside terrain. The vehicle appears to be an unmanned or lightly-crewed ground vehicle (UGV) with an open roll-cage frame, mounted sensors, cameras, and what appears to be a weapon system on top. The background shows a mountainous, vegetated landscape under daylight conditions.
    A tan/desert-colored military light tactical vehicle is navigating rough terrain at speed, with at least two soldiers in military camouflage uniforms aboard. The vehicle appears to be a Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) or similar light utility platform, equipped with a spare tire, red equipment (possibly hose reels or fuel canisters), and various mounted accessories on the roof rack. The vehicle is captured mid-motion on a dirt hill with trees visible in the background.
    An outdoor ground test of a dark-colored, low-profile aircraft or drone mounted on a static test stand, with a visible jet engine firing producing flame and exhaust plume. The test is taking place on a cracked concrete tarmac area with mountains and trees visible in the background. A tan military-style utility vehicle (likely an LTATV or similar) with personnel is parked nearby observing the test.
    A tan military light tactical vehicle, consistent with a Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) or similar Special Operations Forces vehicle, is moving at speed across a paved surface. A large explosion with intense orange flames and black smoke is visible immediately behind the vehicle. At least one uniformed personnel is visible inside the vehicle.
    A military training exercise is underway showing a burning aircraft mockup or fuselage engulfed in large orange flames. A tan/desert-colored military tactical vehicle, appearing to be a JLTV or similar light tactical vehicle, is positioned nearby, likely part of a crash/fire rescue training scenario. The setting appears to be a military airfield or training facility with cracked tarmac and arid terrain in the background.
    A firefighter in full protective gear and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) runs toward a burning aircraft mockup on what appears to be a military airfield during a training exercise. Flames and smoke are visible at the tail section of a dark-colored aircraft trainer prop. A military tactical vehicle (HMMWV/Humvee) is parked to the left side of the scene.

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