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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Smoke comes out of a howitzer in the desert as people, in rearview, in camouflage uniforms and helmets stand behind it.

Artillery Training

Marines fire a 155 mm round from an M777A2 howitzer during a service-level training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 25, 2026. The training event ensures the Marine Corps remains a highly lethal, adaptable force capable of dominating the future multidomain fight.

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