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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers lay on the ground as an explosion detonates in the distance.

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Army combat engineers detonate Bangalore torpedoes during heavy demolition training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 12, 2023.

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