A California Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook aircraft returns to Allen Helibase after a helicopter bucket training exercise near Sutter Creek, California, April 24, 2021. The partnership between Cal Guard and CAL FIRE has been essential as California’s wildfire seasons continue to tap resources intensifying the need for military aircraft to be ready to step in and help with water dropping operations.

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