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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier operates wire cutters to breach wires while lying in a field.

Cut It Out

A Washington National Guard soldier conducts a manual breach of triple standard concertina wire at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 6, 2023. Manual breaching ensures Army engineers can maintain mobility in any environment.

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