An Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter, with 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, dumps a 2,000-gallon capacity Bambi Bucket amid smoke over the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area in support of firefighting efforts at the Whitewater Fire on August 5, 2017. The Oregon National Guard was called upon following Governor Kate Brown's emergency order on August 2. Approximately 25 personnel and two Chinook helicopters are currently assigned to assist Oregon Department of Forestry with the fire. (Photo by Capt. Leslie Reed, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs)
Date Taken: | 08.06.2017 |
Date Posted: | 08.09.2017 15:54 |
Photo ID: | 3650787 |
VIRIN: | 170805-Z-NJ272-008 |
Resolution: | 5380x4169 |
Size: | 4.48 MB |
Location: | DETROIT, OREGON, US |
Web Views: | 47 |
Downloads: | 18 |
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