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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers wearing tactical gear aim weapons while moving through snow as clouds of purple smoke fill the air.

Purple Haze

Soldiers maneuver using a smoke grenade to conceal movement during a simulated urban assault in Operation Blue Dawn in Ełk, Poland, Feb. 18, 2026. U.S. forces in Europe conduct routine training in Poland to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and maintain readiness along the alliance's eastern flank.

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