California National Guard’s Task Force Mustang handcrews arrive at Rose Bowl Stadium’s Incident Command Post (ICP) in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 17, 2025. TF Mustang consists of Cal Guard volunteers from across the state to become type II handcrews, specialized wildland firefighting crews that perform mop-up operations after a fire. Their duties include clearing debris, extinguishing hotspots, and reinforcing control lines.
They will deploy to both the Palisades and Eaton fire areas in Los Angeles Count. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. William Franco Espinosa)
Airmen from the 163d Mission Support Group set up 14 tents to house 49th Military Police Brigade Soldiers during ongoing support efforts for the Palisades Fire response.
The 163d Attack Wing leadership is well on its way to implementing an A-Staff to bolster commanders’ decision-making capabilities, enhance command and control of wing operations, and integrate as a total-force partner.
