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    Active-duty U.S. Army Soldiers from 7th Infantry Division activated as wildland firefighters on the Stormy Mountain Fire [Image 3 of 9]

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    A male worker wearing a yellow hard hat with a reflective green strip and Tifosi brand mirrored green sunglasses stands beside a large tree trunk in a forested setting. His yellow clothing suggests he is likely a wildland firefighter or forestry worker. The close-up portrait captures fine detail of both the subject and the textured bark of the tree.

    CHELAN, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    08.21.2026

    Photo by James McGury 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    An active-duty Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific), is ready to hike in to conduct initial attack August 21, 2026, on the Stormy Mountain Fire near Chelan, Wash. Approximately 250 active-duty U.S. Army soldiers are currently mobilized as hand crews to assist with wildfire suppression efforts at the request of the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) located at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. (Forest Service photo by James McGury)

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 15:41
    Photo ID: 9885652
    VIRIN: 260821-P-QP173-2563
    Resolution: 4361x2907
    Size: 1.52 MB
    Location: CHELAN, WASHINGTON, US
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    A group of wildland firefighters in standard yellow Nomex fire-resistant uniforms and hard hats are gathered on a forest dirt road, apparently taking a rest break. Three firefighters are prominent in the foreground, with one drinking from a water bottle, while a larger crew is visible in the background near a white pickup truck. The setting is a dense mixed conifer forest with dappled sunlight, suggesting a daytime operational pause during firefighting activities.
    The image shows a group of wildland firefighters in a forested setting, wearing standard protective gear including hard hats and fire-resistant yellow Nomex shirts. At least three individuals are visible, with one wearing a white hard hat bearing a circular agency patch/logo and another wearing a yellow hard hat. They appear to be engaged in a briefing or discussion during a wildfire operation.
    A male worker wearing a yellow hard hat with a reflective green strip and Tifosi brand mirrored green sunglasses stands beside a large tree trunk in a forested setting. His yellow clothing suggests he is likely a wildland firefighter or forestry worker. The close-up portrait captures fine detail of both the subject and the textured bark of the tree.
    A crew of wildland firefighters in standard yellow Nomex shirts and green pants are walking single-file along a dirt forest road. They are fully equipped with backpacks, tools, and yellow hard hats, moving through a mixed conifer and deciduous forest. The scene suggests a crew deployment or patrol during an active or recent wildfire operation.
    A group of approximately 10-15 personnel are gathered in a circle for what appears to be a briefing or debriefing session in an outdoor field setting. One individual is wearing a jacket with 'TOMAHAWKS' and a shield emblem visible on the back, suggesting a firefighting crew or tactical team. The scene is set against a hazy, smoke-filtered sunset over rolling hills, consistent with a wildfire incident command environment.
    A large group of wildland firefighters poses for a group photograph in a forested area near a lake or river. The crew members are uniformly dressed in yellow Nomex fire-resistant shirts and yellow hard hats, carrying hand tools typical of wildland firefighting operations. The setting appears to be a staging or base camp area surrounded by tall conifers with hazy, smoke-affected skies visible in the background.
    A convoy of pickup trucks and vehicles is lined up on a dirt forest road, with personnel wearing yellow fire-resistant gear visible alongside and on the vehicles. The scene depicts what appears to be a wildfire response operation, with firefighters or forestry workers mobilizing through a pine forest. The lead vehicle is a dark gray Ram Rebel pickup truck, followed by several other trucks stretching into the background.
    A group of wildland firefighters in yellow Nomex shirts are staged at a forest road location with two pickup trucks. In the foreground, a large cache of firefighting supplies is laid out on the ground, including rolled fire hoses, hose fittings/couplings, and cardboard supply boxes. The setting appears to be a conifer forest, likely during an active wildfire response operation.
    A group of wildland firefighters in standard Nomex fire-resistant gear are gathered on a dirt path in a forested area near a body of water, appearing to conduct a briefing or debriefing. The crew members are equipped with hand tools such as Pulaskis and wearing hard hats of various colors including yellow, white, gray, and pink. A small structure with a green metal roof is visible in the background among the trees.

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