U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) ground crew fill water into the MAFFS tank system onboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing, during annual MAFFS recertification training at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California on April 22, 2025. Air National Guard aircrew from the Air National Guard's, 146th Airlift Wing, the 152nd Airlift Wing, 153rd Airlift Wing and the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing, train together to accomplish their aerial firefighting certification alongside the U.S. Forest Service and other wildfire prevention agencies. The recertification training includes classroom sessions, flying and ground operations for Air Force aircrews, civilian lead plane pilots, and support personnel from the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal and state agencies. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Ulber)
Date Taken: | 04.22.2025 |
Date Posted: | 04.25.2025 19:10 |
Photo ID: | 8995469 |
VIRIN: | 250422-Z-SF462-1001 |
Resolution: | 9100x5117 |
Size: | 2.78 MB |
Location: | US |
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