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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The Cocos wildfire burns near Marine Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2014. Marines are providing aerial assistance to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in fighting wildfires burning across San Diego county. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County.

The Cocos wildfire burns near Marine Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2014. Marines are providing aerial assistance to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in fighting wildfires burning across San Diego county. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County.

The Cocos wildfire burns near Marine Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2014. Marines are providing aerial assistance to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in fighting wildfires burning across San Diego county. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County.

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