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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A kneeling Marine fires a weapon that leaves a red, smoky trail behind the grenade it launched.

Fire and Smoke

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aidan Smith fires an M32 grenade launcher during Exercise Chesapeake 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 1, 2025. The bilateral U.S.-French naval exercise underscores commitment to working together, maritime readiness and shared values.

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