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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A military helicopter with a bucket attached to the bottom flies over a river during daylight. Dry land is visible on either side of the river.

Wildfire Prep

An Idaho Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew conducts water bucket training over the Snake River in Idaho, July 29, 2024. Guard teams train to stay ready to respond to wildfires.

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