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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines fire a grenade system creating fiery fallen smoke bursts over a field with mountains in the background during the day.

Bursting With Flare

Marines deploy the M-257 smoke grenade system, during the Bushmaster Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 27, 2026. The competition is a multievent challenge that evaluates Marines on tactical proficiency, marksmanship, physical endurance and reconnaissance skills.

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