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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An explosion creates a large fireball in a dark, blue sky in a desert-like area.

Bringing the Heat

Airmen conduct a controlled explosion within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 31, 2025. The team practiced a technique used to ignite nearby terrain, making the ground more challenging to pass for approaching adversaries

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