A California Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook aircraft takes off for a helicopter bucket training exercise from Allen Helibase near Sutter Creek, California, April 24, 2021. Cal Guard aircraft and flight crews prepare to be activated during California’s fire season and use this training with CAL FIRE military helicopter manager students and instructors to learn to safely and effectively execute water drops to fight wildfires.

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