As thunderstorms move in, Vandenberg Hot Shot Richard Strange looks over his safety book. "Weather is a huge factor when it comes to wildland firefighting. Winds can change on a dime, and you really have to be heads up and watch your back, and that’s why we position people in the right spots so we can watch that stuff," said Strange. ( Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock) HotShots023 by AirmanMagazine

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