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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in protective gear holds a transparent shield as large flames burn in the background.

Fire & Steel

A soldier participates in fire phobia training during a Kosovo Force mission rehearsal exercise at Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Feb. 2, 2026, to prepare for an upcoming nine-month peacekeeping deployment.

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