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A tank fires creating a large fireball with mountains in the distance.

Operation Pacific Fortitude

Soldiers fire an Abrams tank during a deployment readiness exercise as part of Operation Pacific Fortitude at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2024. The operation supports long-standing agreements to South Korea by deploying forces, drawing and transporting equipment to validate unit readiness and the U.S. commitment to the alliance.

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