The U.S. Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center has directed the repositioning of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System aircraft from Colorado Springs, Colo. to Mesa, Ariz. Above: An Air Force Reserve Command C-130 from the 302nd Airlift Wing outfitted with a MAFFS system, taxis along the Peterson Air Force Base runway preparing to assist with firefighting efforts throughout the Rocky Mountain and Southwest regions June 12. MAFFS is designed to assist ground firefighting crews by dispersing fire retardant agents, which help mitigate and slow fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. J. Breeden)
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