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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers in tactical gear fire a weapon in a field, creating a smoky fireball against a blue sky.

Smoke and Steel

Soldiers fire an M777A2 medium towed howitzer during an Artillery Table VI live-fire qualification at Richardson Training Area, Alaska, June 2, 2026.

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