Two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems-equipped C-130s from the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing are helping to fight forest fires Idaho and Montana at the request of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, according to an Aug. 4 release. Over the weekend, the aircraft discharged 3,000 gallons of retardant on the Hard Creed fire in Idaho; 9,000 gallons of retardant at the Thompson River fire in Montana; and about 3,000 gallons of retardant on the Warland fire in Montana. Defense Department aircraft have conducted a total of 65 airdrops since July 20, discharging more than 114,000 gallons of fire retardant, states the release. The aircraft are under the control of US Northern Command.
Top Lawmakers Want 15 Percent Pay Raise for Enlisted Troops
April 19, 2024
A new law introduced by Congress would raise the pay rate 15 percent for junior enlisted troops and seek improvements on a range of quality of life issues, such as pay and compensation, child care, housing, health care access, and military spouse employment.