Article: AIR NATIONAL GUARD MAINTAINERS KEEP C-130S FLYING DURING FIRES

The National Guard issued the following news release:

By Staff Sgt. Luke Johnson302nd Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs

As the fires in California continue to threaten lives and property, maintainers from the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group ensure that the modular airborne fire fighting system-equipped C-130 aircraft are ready to fly and drop fire retardant on time and on target.

When it comes to getting the C-130s off the ground and to where they are needed most, 302nd AEG maintainers rely on teamwork and dedication to get the job done.

"When we get a call, they tell us what the problem [with the aircraft] is, and we go out and check it out," said Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Perez. "Once ...

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