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A California Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is stationed at the Lodge Helibase in Laytonville, Calif., Aug. 5, 2014. Guardsmen are using the helicopter to fight wildfires.

A California Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is stationed at the Lodge Helibase in Laytonville, Calif., Aug. 5, 2014. Guardsmen are using the helicopter to fight wildfires.

A California Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is stationed at the Lodge Helibase in Laytonville, Calif., Aug. 5, 2014. Guardsmen are using the helicopter to fight wildfires.

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