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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers wearing riot gear and carrying nightsticks and shields step into flames burning around them.

Flame Fighters

Soldiers battle flames from a Molotov cocktail during fire phobia training in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 28, 2024. The training allows soldiers to familiarize themselves with effective tactics and techniques for reacting to improvised incendiary devices.

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