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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sparks fly as a Marine wearing protective gear cuts concretes in the dark illuminated by dark orange light.

Scarlet Response Sparks

A Marine conducts simulated search and rescue operations during Scarlet Response at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Ga., July 19, 2023. The exercise evaluates the physical and mental abilities of Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force personnel and joint partners.

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