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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three soldiers in firefighting gear dig in the dirt.

Mopping Up

Soldiers dig out a hotspot during mop-up operations on the Complex wildfire in Mendocino National Forest, Calif., Sept. 4, 2020. The soldiers are supporting the Defense Department’s wildfire response, working side-by-side with professional firefighters.

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