U.S. Air Force Maj. Mark Hutton, 115th Airlift Squadron, California Air National Guard, prepares to drop a line or fire retardant from a C-130J Hercules near Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2011. The C-130 is equipped with the Modular Airborne Firefighting System which is capable of dispensing 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in under 5 seconds. The fire retardant acts as a barrier preventing wildfires from spreading across it. Staff Sgt. Eric Harris

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mark Hutton, 115th Airlift Squadron, California Air National Guard, prepares to drop a line or fire retardant from a C-130J Hercules near Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2011.  The C-130 is equipped with the Modular Airborne Firefighting System which is capable of dispensing 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in under 5 seconds.  The fire retardant acts as a barrier preventing wildfires from spreading across it.  Staff Sgt. Eric Harris Stock Photo
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