Army pilots and aircrew for the CH-47 Chinook with the 1-169th Aviation carefully descend above the Cypress dip site until the Bambi Bucket fills with water in Alexandria, LA., Sept. 1, 2023. The Bambi Bucket can pick up 2,000 gallons of water in a single load and serves as a crucial asset to the flight crew as they help suppress wildfires in the Alexandria region.

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Keywords: alabama, bambi, bucket, chinook, fire, louisiana, suppression, wildfire