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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A tank fires a missile at night whose tail lights up the sky and the surrounding area.

Shooting Stars

An Abrams tank fires at a target during night live-fire training near Pocheon, South Korea, Aug. 12, 2024. The training was part of Operation Pacific Fortitude, which supports the U.S. alliance with South Korea by deploying forces and transporting equipment to validate unit readiness.

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