 This year's searing temperatures and massive drought are perfect conditions for wildfires in Southern California, that is, until the marines get involved. We carry a 900-gallon bucket below the aircraft, come in over a lake, submerge the bucket, lift off, fly over the fire, we use it anywhere from 75 to 100 feet off the ground. Once we get over to the fire, we start to deploy the water. The water will drain out over the fire and kind of just keep it from spreading further. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 is just one of the numerous military and civilian organizations fighting the fires. Known as the Heavy Haulers, the Miramar-based squadron carries a responsibility far beyond its base's flight line. It feels very rewarding to be able to give back to the community in a real way and incorporate a lot of the things that we train to for when we are in a combat environment and be able to use those in our impact yard and help out our neighbors. So far, wildfires have destroyed more than 15,000 acres of land in the area. But with the Marines on watch, the fires are now near full containment. From Washington, I'm Sergeant Todd Hunter. Thank you.