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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three firefighters use a hose to put out a large fire.

Taming the Flame

Marine Corps firefighters suppress a burn pit during a simulated aircraft burn training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, May 30, 2026. The mock aircraft burn pit provides realistic training for firefighters to reinforce emergency response procedures for potential aircraft incidents.

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