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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers hold weapons near a wall in the dark illuminated by red light.

Red Lightning

Soldiers practice noise, light and litter discipline at Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 18, 2021. The exercise is designed to help soldiers remain versatile, responsive and consistently available for current and future contingencies.

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