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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dummies lay on the ground leading up to ropes hanging from the ceiling as dozens of firefighter gather on the side and watch as seen from above.

Firefighter Challenge

Firefighters from German cities and U.S. Army garrisons across Europe participate in the Firefighter Combat Challenge course at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart in Germany, Oct. 28, 2023. The five-part competition tested basic firefighting skills.

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