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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman uses a drip torch on a controlled fire in a forested area.

Controlled Burn

Air Force Lt. Col. John Casey uses a drip torch to spread a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. Drip torches provide precise control over where the fire starts, which is crucial for managing the burn's spread and direction.

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