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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines, illuminated by a red light, fire artillery at night.

Night Shot

Marines fire an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer while conducting night live-fire training at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 30, 2023.

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