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    153rd Airlift Wing answers the call for wildfire season [Image 9 of 10]

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    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules turboprop aircraft marked with a large red number '3' is parked on a tarmac. A military ground crew member in camouflage uniform is walking near a small tow vehicle connected to the aircraft by a tow bar. The image is taken from a low angle with the sun creating a lens flare effect against a clear blue sky.

    CHEYENNE, WYOMING, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman 

    153rd Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nathaniel Sobieski, a crew chief assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, guides a C-130 Hercules aircraft into position at Cheyenne Air National Guard Base, Wyoming, July 14, 2026. Crews repositioned the aircraft to test MAFFS 3, a Modular Airborne Firefighting System, as the wing prepared to depart for San Bernardino, California, following its July 13 activation in support of wildland firefighting operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2026
    Date Posted: 07.14.2026 17:29
    Photo ID: 9810675
    VIRIN: 260714-F-QG327-6553
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 7.42 MB
    Location: CHEYENNE, WYOMING, US
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    Downloads: 9

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    A military ground crew member in MultiCam/OCP uniform gives a thumbs-up signal while standing beneath the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. A second C-130 is visible in the background, marked with the number '3' and 'ANG' (Air National Guard) on its tail, along with a yellow stripe and U.S. flag insignia. The setting appears to be a military flight line or tarmac under clear blue skies.
    A military ground support vehicle operator is positioned near a large turboprop military aircraft, likely a C-130J or similar variant, on a flight line or tarmac. The operator's face is visible in the side mirror of the vehicle, which bears a blue 'On Base Only' license plate numbered 05L00702. The scene appears to be at a U.S. military air base under clear, sunny conditions.
    A large silver tank system marked with a U.S. Forest Service shield logo is mounted on a green wheeled trailer on an airport tarmac. The tank assembly appears to be a Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS) being loaded into or unloaded from a military C-130 Hercules turboprop aircraft. A yellow Caterpillar front-end loader is positioned to the right, assisting with the ground handling operation.
    Military personnel are loading or inspecting a large cylindrical tank system mounted on a green wheeled trailer being positioned into the rear cargo ramp of a C-130 Hercules aircraft. The aircraft tail number reads '21534' with the number '3' and what appears to be 'Wyoming' markings, suggesting a National Guard unit. Two crew members in flight suits are working on the equipment near the aircraft's open rear ramp.
    The image is shot through a large circular engine cowling or propeller hub, framing a military airman working on the flight line. In the background, a C-130 Hercules turboprop aircraft is visible on the tarmac alongside a blue pickup truck and another service member. The creative framing technique uses the circular aperture as a foreground compositional element.
    A firefighter wearing a yellow helmet and navy uniform is rolling out a red fire hose on an airport tarmac. In the background, the tail section of a military aircraft — identifiable by a U.S. Air National Guard (ANG) marking and a star-and-bar insignia — is visible. The scene appears to be a training exercise or emergency response drill at a military airfield.
    A U.S. military service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is working with hoses or cables on an airfield tarmac next to a U.S. Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) equipment unit. In the background, a military transport aircraft marked with the number '3' is visible on the runway. The scene suggests a joint military and U.S. Forest Service operation, likely related to aerial firefighting support.
    A gray military transport aircraft marked 'Wyoming Air Guard' is photographed from a low ground-level angle on a tarmac. The aircraft, bearing the number '3' and US Air Force roundel insignia, appears to be undergoing a ground operation involving a high-pressure spray or vapor discharge near its undercarriage. The image is taken in clear daylight conditions with a vivid blue sky backdrop.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules turboprop aircraft marked with a large red number '3' is parked on a tarmac. A military ground crew member in camouflage uniform is walking near a small tow vehicle connected to the aircraft by a tow bar. The image is taken from a low angle with the sun creating a lens flare effect against a clear blue sky.
    A military ground crew member in camouflage uniform is working on the flight line, connecting or maneuvering a tow bar between a military vehicle and a C-130 Hercules aircraft marked '1534' belonging to the 153rd Airlift Wing (153 AW). The image is taken from a low angle with strong backlighting from the sun, creating dramatic lens flare and silhouette effects. The scene appears to take place on a military airfield tarmac.

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