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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An aerial view of a hilly neighborhood with numerous demolished homes interspersed with homes still standing.

Palisades Devastation

The devastation caused by the Palisades Fire is evident in a residential area near Pacific Palisades, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025. More than 2,500 National Guard personnel have been called up as part of wildfire response efforts and have been providing aerial and ground firefighting support, security and traffic control, and logistical support in support of state and federal authorities.

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