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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines fire weapons in the dark under a starry sky illuminated by red and orange lights.

Night Fire

Marines fire an M252 81 mm mortar system during a night range as part of Cobra Gold in Chantaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2028. Cobra Gold is a multinational training event sponsored by the United States and Thailand.

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