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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A green night vision photo seen through a scope shows a soldier sitting in a howitzer with lights in the distance.

Green Machine

A soldier stands by for guidance in a Paladin howitzer prior to the start of night driver’s training during a deployment readiness exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, July 21, 2024. The training is part of Operation Pacific Fortitude, which supports the long-standing U.S. commitment to its alliance with South Korea.

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