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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A National Guardsman uses a drip torch to start a fire in a wooded area.

Controlled Burn

A Massachusetts National Guardsman conducts a prescribed burn at Camp Edwards, Mass., April 16, 2024. Prescribed burns are done for a variety of reasons, including reducing the buildup of hazardous fuels to decrease the chances of wildfire and improving the habitat for native woodland species.

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