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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines in firefighting gear hose down a fire during training.

Fire Readiness

Marines conduct crash, fire and rescue training during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis., Aug. 12, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that provides units a realistic training environment.

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