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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Flames burst from the barrel of a M120A1 120 mm towed mortar system while soldiers crouch down for safety.

Safety Position

Army mortarmen assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment ‘Red Currahee,’ 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, supporting the 4th Infantry Division, fire an M120A1 120 mm towed mortar system during a fire support coordination exercise at Camp Adazi, Latvia, Aug. 28, 2023.

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