R. Scott Watson, a retired California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) battalion chief, briefs California National Guardsmen April 8 during the 2017 Wildland Firefighting Training at Allen Ranch, Martell, California. The training involved CAL FIRE air operations and Cal Guard air assets in preparation for the upcoming fire season. ( Army National Guard photo/Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza)

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