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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The fiery trail of a missile target launch is seen at twilight.

Twilight Launch

A medium range ballistic missile target launches from the Pacific Missile Range facility in Kauai, Hawaii, March 30, 2023.

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  • Credit: Mark Wright, Missile Defense Agency VIRIN: 230330-D-D0500-1006.JPG
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