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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers fire a howitzer creating large clouds of dust and dirt.

Dust Up

Washington National Guard soldiers fire a 155 mm howitzer during annual training at Yakima Training Center, Wash., June 19, 2023.

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