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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers operate a mortar system at night creating a small explosion.

Night Fire

Army infantrymen operate a 60 mm mortar system during a live-fire exercise at Fort Drum, N.Y., July, 4, 2022. The soldiers are conducting pre-mobilization training in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Africa.

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