180503-N-LQ653-0200 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jon Hampton, assigned to the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3, prepares a "Bambi" bucket as the squadron gets set to participate in the Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting Exercise at Camp Pendleton. The Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting Exercise is held annually to increase emergency preparedness and cohesion between civilian and military firefighting agencies during California’s fire season. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick W. Menah )

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