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2-2 SBCT Soldiers train for Wildfire Mission
7th Infantry Division
Aug. 9, 2018 | 1:42
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Approximately 200 active-duty Soldiers from across the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion and the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, began drawing firefighting gear and familiarizing themselves with this unique equipment early, Aug. 9, 2018.

This is the initial stage of preparation for the 7th Infantry Division Soldiers as they prepare to assist the National Interagency Fire Center and civilian firefighters in suppressing on-going wildfires in the Western United States, specifically the Mendocino Fire Complex.

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Speakers in order:

1. Capt. Lyla Furey, Intelligence Officer, 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion

2. Lt. Col. Eric Parthemore, commander, 14th BEB

3. Frank Guzman, assistant director, fire aviation management, U.S. Forest Service
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