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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers fire a tank in a field creating a large fireball.

Feel the Heat

Soldiers employ an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank to engage targets during a joint combined arms live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, June 25, 2025. During the training, U.S. soldiers joined forces with Polish and British troops to demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy, engage and maneuver against enemy forces in daytime and nighttime conditions.

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