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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A rocket is launched from a military vehicle on a beach, with palm trees in the background.

Beach Blaze

An Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to the 7th Infantry Division/Multi-Domain Command – Pacific fires for a training iteration in support of Exercise Balikatan 26, in Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine forces that demonstrates a commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

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