David Ervin, 366th Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and equipment technician, stands next to a sagebrush fire Jan. 16, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Members from the 366th CES collect the tumbleweeds from across base and burn them as necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Sutton/Released)
The 366th Civil Engineering Squadron burns sagebrush Jan. 16, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Tumbleweeds are collected from across base and burned as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Sutton/Released)
David Ervin, 366th Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and equipment technician, rakes brush onto a sagebrush fire Jan. 16, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Sagebrush from the surrounding area can cause problems with vehicles and aircraft and are burned periodically after collection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Sutton/Released)
Members from the 366th Civil Engineering Squadron monitor a sagebrush fire Jan. 16, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The tumbleweeds are collected from across base and burned in a controlled fire periodically during the calendar year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Sutton/Released)