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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier wearing a gas mask stands in a wooded area partially concealed by clouds of yellow smoke.

Up in Smoke

Soldiers conduct chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective measures during a spur ride at Forward Operating Site Karliki, Poland, Aug. 3, 2024. The spur ride is a cavalry tradition designed to test soldier’s perseverance and fortitude.

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