Army pilots and aircrew with the 1-169th Aviation, operating the CH-47 Chinook, utilize the Bambi Bucket to release water over the Elizabeth fire in Alexandria, LA., Sept. 1, 2023. The Bambi Bucket can carry 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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