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Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski, left, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Facilities Engineering Directorate director and facilities directorate chief, and Jeff Gehlhansen, right, Kirtland Air Tanker Base assistant manager, tour fire retardant tanks in Albuquerque, N.M., June 2, 2022. This tour showcased the wildfire fighting capabilities used to fight the ongoing fire threats in New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Todd Berenger) wildfire, KAFB, Brig Gen Slominski, Team Kirtland, Cibola national Forest, Brig Gen Slominski tours KAFB wildfire fighter capabilities

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From left, Gary Schneider, 377th Mission Support Group Civil Engineer Division, Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Facilities Engineering Directorate director and facilities directorate chief, David Sanchez, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Wildland Fire Module, and Clyde Burris, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Wildland Fire Module, view around 1,200 acres of forest from the lookout tower of the south east forest area at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 2, 2022. During his visit, Slominski also toured fire retardant tanks, inspected retardant supply hoses and discussed possible improvements to wildfire fighting. (Courtesy Photo By Mark Bean)

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Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski, right, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Facilities Engineering Directorate director and Facilities Directorate chief, and Rickie Beal, left, Kirtland Air Force Base Tanker manager, discuss improvements that would help make the wildfire fighting mission more efficient at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 2, 2022. During his visit, Slominski also toured fire retardant tanks, inspected retardant supply hoses and affected forest areas. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Todd Berenger)

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Adolfo Lopez, left, loader, Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski, middle, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Facilities Engineering Directorate director and facilities directorate chief, and Rickie Beal, right, Kirtland Air Force Base Tanker manager, closely inspect the connection of the retardant supply hose to an aircraft in Albuquerque, N.M., June 2, 2022. Slominski also toured fire retardant tanks in Albuquerque to understand the methods and capabilities used to fight the ongoing fire threats in New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Todd Berenger)

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Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Facilities Engineering Directorate director and Facilities Directorate chief and members of Team Kirtland inspect the supply line from the large holding tank to the aircraft deliver receptacle at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 2, 2022. During his visit, Slominski also toured fire retardant tanks, inspected retardant supply hoses and affected forest areas, and discussed possible improvements to wildfire fighting. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Todd Berenger)

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Brig Gen Slominski tours KAFB wildfire fighter capabilities

Published June 10, 2022
By Todd Berenger
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski, left, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Facilities Engineering Directorate director and facilities directorate chief, and Jeff Gehlhansen, right, Kirtland Air Tanker Base assistant manager, tour fire retardant tanks in Albuquerque, N.M., June 2, 2022. This tour showcased the wildfire fighting capabilities used to fight the ongoing fire threats in New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Todd Berenger) wildfire, KAFB, Brig Gen Slominski, Team Kirtland, Cibola national Forest, Brig Gen Slominski tours KAFB wildfire fighter capabilities

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