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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines prepare to fire a hand-held mortar system as another Marine watches.

Fire Ready

Marines prepare to fire an M224 60 mm handheld mortar system during a live-fire range at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 13, 2021.

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