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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine directs a rescue and firefighting vehicle with its lights on, which are creating a streaming effect with a dark sky in the background.

Light My Fire Truck

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Oster Owens directs a P-19R aircraft rescue and firefighting truck during a drill at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 17, 2025.

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