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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A rocket leaves behind a trail of smoke after lifting off into a blue sky from a field in between bushes.

Surface to Air

A surface-to-air rocket simulator known as "Smokey Sam" launches to teach aircrews attending the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course how to employ defensive tactics at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., July 23, 2025.

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