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June 11, 2012
Wildfires: Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming National Guards battling wildfires
ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard units are currently battling wildfires in parts of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, deploying approximately 180 Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen on State Active Duty to assist local civilian first responders.In Colorado, Army National Guard members were assisting firefighting efforts at the High Park fire in Larimer
May 1, 2012
USNORTHCOM prepares for 2012 wildfire season
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - U.S. Northern Command is preparing for what could be a busy wildfire season.USNORTHCOM provides resources in support of the National Interagency Fire Center to respond to wildfires in the continental U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Alaska upon request as a surge capability.Military authority for the MAFFS
Sept. 15, 2011
USNORTHCOM continues support to wildfire suppression efforts
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Six Department of Defense C-130 aircraft equipped with U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) and under the command and control of U.S. Northern Command are assisting in the efforts to control fires in both Texas and the Northwest United States at the request of the National
Sept. 14, 2011
USNORTHCOM supports wildfire suppression efforts
Austin-based Air Force aerial firefighters provide support to Harrison County fires
AUSTIN, Texas - Air Force C-130s provided aerial firefighting support to northeast Texas for a second consecutive day Sept. 12, forming fire retardant lines in support of ground fire crews.Aircrews and their four C-130 Hercules aircraft dropped approximately 12,000 gallons of fire retardant against Fires 262 and 574, both located within Harrison
Sept. 12, 2011
Air Force aerial firefighters launch missions from Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - Airmen from Colorado and North Carolina launched missions Sept. 11 to provide aerial firefighting support to raging Texas wildfires.The Airmen assigned to the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group, based at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, started their aerial firefighting support here against Fire 574 in Harrison County. As of 4:30
July 8, 2011
MAFFS aircraft, crews continue aerial firefighting efforts in Southwest
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Air Force Reserve personnel and two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped C-130s continue to assist the U.S. Forest Service in fighting wildfires in New Mexico and Arizona.Since being activated by the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho June 15, the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group has
June 27, 2011
Colorado AF Reservists join aerial firefighting efforts in Southwestern U.S.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Two Air Force Reserve Modular Airborne Firefighting System equipped C-130 Hercules along with approximately 26 MAFFS certified Air Force Reserve aircrews and support personnel will leave here Tuesday, June 28 to support the aerial firefighting efforts for the ongoing wildland fires in the Southwestern U.S. The MAFFS
June 24, 2011
Airmen continue aerial firefight in Southwest
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel and MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) equipped C-130s continue to assist the U.S. Forest Service in fighting wildfires in New Mexico and Arizona.Since being activated by the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho on June 15, the 302 Air Expeditionary
June 20, 2011
USNORTHCOM continues wildfire suppression support
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Four Department of Defense C-130 aircraft equipped with U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems and under the command and control of U.S. Northern Command, are supporting firefighting efforts in New Mexico.Two C-130s from the California Air National Guard and two C-130s from the North
June 17, 2011
AFNORTH increases wildfire suppression support
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Air Forces Northern will deploy two additional C-130 aircraft and has deployed an emergency planning liaison officer to support wildfire suppression efforts in the southwestern United States.Upon request from the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, the 145th Airlift Wing of the North Carolina Air
June 15, 2011
MAFFS units to support southwestern U.S. firefighting efforts
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Two Modular Airborne Firefighting System - equipped C-130 aircraft from the 146th Airlift Wing of the California Air National Guard deployed to Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., today to conduct fire containment missions in support of wildfire suppression efforts in the southwestern U.S.The aircraft are being deployed
April 27, 2011
While aircraft relocate, MAFFS maintain firefighting capabilities
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Two Modular Airborne Firefighting System C-130 Hercules aircraft from Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., deployed to Texas Tuesday to provide additional aerial support to contain wildland fires that have plagued Texas for several weeks. The C-130s flew their
April 25, 2011
C-130s continue support of firefighting efforts in Texas and Mexico
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Six Department of Defense C-130 aircraft equipped with U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems and under the command and control of U.S. Northern Command, continue to support firefighting efforts in Texas and Mexico.Two C-130s, from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. are
April 20, 2011
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Six Department of Defense C-130 aircraft equipped with U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems and under the command and control of U.S. Northern Command, continue to support firefighting efforts in Texas and Mexico.Two C-130s, from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base,
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