California Army National Guard Soldiers from 340th Brigade Support Battalion, based in Seaside, and the 224th Sustainment Brigade, based in Long Beach, cut a line during a training event with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on Aug. 7 at Camp Roberts. Lines are cut with hand tools and are used to slow or stop approaching wildfires. The Soldiers were preparing to mobilize as Task Force 340th to serve as hand crews putting out wildfires around the state. (U.S. Army National Guard photo/Sgt. Ian M. Kummer/Released)