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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines fire a howitzer in the field.

Howitzer Fire

Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire a howitzer during exercise Alligator Dagger in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 10, 2017. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. F Cordoba

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