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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine fires a howitzer in the early morning, creating a yellow flare.

Howitzer Blast

A Marine fires an M777A2 howitzer in the early morning in Syria, June 3, 2017. Marines were conducting 24-hour all-weather fire support for the coalition's local partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces, to support Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

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