Over 200 Soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion

Over 200 Soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington arrive at the California August Complex Wildfire, Monday, August 31, 2020, in support of the Department of Defense wildland firefighting response operations. The Soldiers of the 14th BEB will undergo additional fire line training including use of chainsaws, wood chippers, and communications protocols over the next two days to better prepare to combat the fire. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible DoD support to the National Interagency Fire Center to respond quickly and effectively to protect lives, property, critical infrastructure and natural and cultural resources. DoD support can include, but is not limited to, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System equipped aircraft, military helicopters and ground forces capable of supporting the firefighting efforts. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Preston Robinson)