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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An explosion arises in front of two fighter vehicles in a desert-like area.

Charge Flames

Soldiers deploy a mine-clearing line charge from a Stryker vehicle during a decisive action rotation at Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The rotations are designed to ensure Army brigade combat teams remain versatile, responsive and consistently available for current and future contingencies.

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