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Texas Wildfires
Master Sgt. Chuck Watkins connects a fuel hose to a C-130 Hercules, while preparing the aircraft for wildfire fighting operations across Texas April 18, 2011, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. 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 less than 5 seconds. Sergeant Watkins is assigned to the California Air National Guard's 115th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

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