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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A projectile shoots from a mortar system in a burst of flames and smoke, as soldiers crouch by the weapon.

Mortar Blast

Soldiers fire a 120 mm M120A1 towed mortar system during the 2025 International Best Mortar Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., April 9, 2024. The competition highlights the capabilities of mortar crews and gives spectators an inside look at combat operations.

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