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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Coast Guardsman holds a canister emitting red smoke.

Colors of the Wind

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Lindsey Alvarado participates in pyrotechnics training at sea in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 31, 2022.

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