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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers illuminated by red light stand in a circle looking at papers.

Illuminating Strategy

Soldiers work on a strategy to fire illumination rounds during an artillery qualification exercise at the Dona Ana Range Complex, N.M., March 8, 2021.

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