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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines in an airborne helicopter release dozens of flares over trees with mountains in the distance.

Flight Flares

Marines release flares from an MV-22B Osprey during a tail gunnery exercise over Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2024. The exercise is designed to maintain weapons proficiency and increase combat lethality.

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