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Oregon National Guard Supports Wildland Firefighting
September 26, 2022 — JOSEPH, Ore. - Oregon National Guard members assisted firefighters battling the Double Creek Fire by staffing road closure points around the fire’s perimeter.The fire in the Wallowa-Whitman National... MORE

Nebraska National Guard battles wildfire by air and ground
April 14, 2022 — ARAPAHOE, Neb. - The Nebraska National Guard activated 38 Airmen and Soldiers to help battle wildfires from the air and ground in Gosper and Furnas counties April 8-12.Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter... MORE

152nd Airlift Wing 'High Rollers' extended on MAFFS duty
July 20, 2021 — RENO, Nev. – The Nevada Air National Guard's participation in the wildland firefighting mission in the West has been extended to Aug. 26 at the request of the National Interagency Fire Center... MORE

Kansas Guard expands wildland firefighting capabilities
September 25, 2020 — SALINA, Kan. – For the third year, the state of Kansas has expanded its capability to respond to wildland fires, thanks to a partnership between the Kansas National Guard and the Kansas Forest... MORE

Idaho Guard members earn Red Card to fight wildland fires
June 29, 2020 — BOISE, Idaho – About 40 Idaho Citizen-Soldiers attended the Idaho National Guard's first wildland firefighting training course at Gowen Field June 15-19 and June 22-26. Although Gowen Field and the... MORE

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