A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 153rd Airlift Wing marshalls the tow vehicle to connect it to tow a C-130H Hercules aircraft in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jan. 10, 2025, in preparation to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. U.S. Northern Command activated three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130s equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) and associated personnel to assist firefighting efforts in California. MAFFS, developed by the U.S. Forest Service, are portable fire-retardant delivery systems that convert C-130s into airtankers, capable of releasing up to 3,000 gallons of retardant in under five seconds. (U.S. Air Force National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Herold)
Date Taken: | 01.10.2025 |
Date Posted: | 01.13.2025 09:01 |
Photo ID: | 8826912 |
VIRIN: | 250110-Z-TV998-1014 |
Resolution: | 4240x2832 |
Size: | 5.48 MB |
Location: | CHEYENNE, US |
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