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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Orange smoke streams from an aircrfat flying over hilly terrain.

Orange Onslaught

A California Air National Guard C-130J Hercules drops fire retardant over the hills above Santa Barbara, Calif., Dec. 13, 2017, while helping fight the Thomas Fire. The aircraft is assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nieko Carzis

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