U.S. Military Fighting the Fires in California

A California Air National Guard MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) equipped C-130J Super Hercules dropping a line of fire retardant on the Palisades Fire in California.

“More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.”

The U.S. military has a storied background in participating in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, whether the disaster is caused by floods...