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An Army helicopter with a bucket attached flies in a mountainous area in skies filled with smoke.

Aerial Firefighting

A Hawaii Army National Guard Black Hawk flight crew uses a helicopter bucket to provide aerial support to fight a vegetation fire on Oahu, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2025.

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Tags: wildfires, humanitarian, humanitarian aid, army, national guard
Credit: Army Sgt. Olivia Cowart VIRIN: 250819-A-XD912-1001.JPG

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