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Guard Airmen Deploy to Battle Wildfires | Reno News
Nevada’s Air National Guard is deploying a C-130 Hercules equipped with MAFFS — a high-capacity fire retardant system — to Oregon to battle raging wildfires. This military airlift, approved by the Secretary of Defense, steps in when civilian crews are overwhelmed, showcasing how the Guard supports domestic emergencies just as fiercely as overseas missions. The aircraft can drop 3,000 gallons in under five seconds, and its self-contained system turns cargo planes into firefighting tankers. Behind the scenes, mechanics and specialists ensure peak readiness. Even more inspiring: many of these…
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