Master Sgt. Tom Freeman (left) and Tech. Sgt. Lamont Wood prepare to deploy 3,000 gallons of fire retardant Oct. 24 over the Poomacha fire in North San Diego County, Calif. The C-130 Hercules and crew are assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif. Air Force Reserve Command officials are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Roy. A. Santana)