Ready when the call comes🔥🔥 Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, recently partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to conduct rigorous, hands-on wildland firefighting training. From mastering specialized hand tools to cut, scrape, and dig firelines, to learning water handling equipment and studying wildland fire behavior, these soldiers are building the critical, disciplined capabilities required to operate safely alongside civilian crews. As U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (@USArmyWHC) remains committed to providing flexible Department of War support to the National Interagency Fire Center (@NIFC_Fire). By ensuring our joint forces undergo rigorous, standardized training and certification in partnership with federal forestry experts, we stand ready to respond quickly and effectively to assist our local, state, and federal partners in protecting people, property, and public lands. #USNORTHCOM #USAWHC #DSCA #WildfireResponse #Readiness #JBLM #USForestService #AlwaysReady #DOWWFF26 @DeptofWar @forestservice