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visit nu.edu-forthslash-vet. As our name implies, here on the Fighter Pilot podcast,

we spend most of our time discussing the different ways military air power is used in combat.

But combat, as the term goes, can come in many different forms. From the traditional force

on force warfare, to flying into destructive storms, reference our previous Hurricane Hunters episode,

to head-to-head competition, all our last weeks racing jets episode. Well, this week is more of

the same as a 30-plus year aerial firefighting veteran joins us to describe how battling mother

nature is not all that different from the combat we've been discussing all along.

While I liken it to the Marine Corps, we're a balanced force of combined arms.

And our principle is rapid response and initial attack. We keep a fire at or under 10 acres.

You've got to get out there fast. The window of opportunity is small and we provide support for

our ground troops, so they can get in there and put it out.

Strap in. For the Fighter Pilot podcast, the internet radio show that explores the

fascinating world of air combat, the aircraft, the weapon systems, and most importantly, the people.

Now, here's your host, retired U.S. Navy Fighter pilot, Vincent ILO.

Hello, and welcome to the show. I am your host, Jello, and this is episode 152.

As you just heard today, we are discussing battling flames from the air.

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