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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Marines and Australian soldiers standing near a tent illuminated by red and blue streaks fire a weapon under a starry night sky.

Fire & Stars

U.S. Marines and Australian soldiers fire a howitzer during Thunder Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 5, 2024. During the exercise, service members rehearsed delivering precision artillery fire, integrating the fire direction center and enhancing the joint combat space.

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