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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Several Marines fire an M777 howitzer.

Howitzer Fire

Marines fire an M777 howitzer during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 3, 2018. The exercise combines elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to build combined combat power, ensuring maximized readiness for potential global contingencies.

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