A significant milestone has been reached with the loading of a large quantity of fire retardant. This year, a total of 1 million gallons has been loaded.
Further details about this achievement are available from the source.
The base where this occurred is known as the Abilene Airtanker Base, and it has reached this milestone in 2026.
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