A rental Jeep sits on the edge of a rocky trail near Lake Mead, Dec. 23, 2024. Three Southern Nevada Off Road Recovery vehicles approach to assist before the vehicle risks sliding or rolling down the hillside.

Poopy the dog pokes her head through a sheet of red-and-white Christmas wrapping paper during a holiday photo session, Dec. 11, 2024. The image was captured using practical effects with minimal editing.

U.S. Army Spc. Justin Gartrell and Master Sgt. Drexxen Kieffer troubleshoot a T2C2 “Gatorball” satellite terminal during Exercise Yama Sakura, Dec. 2024. The system supports rapid, expeditionary communications for joint and multinational operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc Seth V. Smith)

U.S. Army Spc. Zachary Brucker aims a Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) system, known as the "Gatorball," during Exercise Yama Sakura, Dec. 2024. The system provides rapid satellite communications in support of joint and multinational operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc Seth V. Smith)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Ehlebracht, an instructor with the 22nd Corps Signal Brigade, calibrates a Hawkeye III Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) during Exercise Yama Sakura at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Dec. 9, 2024. The bilateral training event enhances U.S. and Japanese interoperability through real-world communications scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Seth V. Smith))

Rylee, a flat-coated Labrador retriever mix, poses for a photo during an outing at a local park, Dec. 5, 2024. The calm setting offered the perfect backdrop for the portrait session.

Rylee, a flat-coated Labrador retriever mix, poses for a photo during an outing at a local park, Dec. 5, 2024. The calm setting offered the perfect backdrop for the portrait session.

Westen Chaplin lights up the burnout pit in his 1,500-horsepower diesel-powered Mustang, dubbed “Driftstang,” during the 2024 SEMA Show, Nov. 5, 2024. Chaplin, who also hosted the burnout pit that year, drew cheers from the crowd as he showcased the car’s power and smoke-filled style.

Driftstang, a 1,500-horsepower diesel-swapped Mustang built and driven by Westen Chaplin, tears through the burnout pit at the 2024 SEMA Show, Nov. 5, 2024. Thick clouds of smoke trail the custom build as it dominates the Las Vegas pavement.

Westen Chaplin’s diesel-powered Mustang, known as Driftstang, unleashes another smoke-filled burnout during the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nov. 5, 2024. The 1,500-horsepower build wowed crowds throughout the event with its raw power and unique setup.

A vintage, patina-covered pickup truck shreds tires in a cloud of smoke during a burnout demonstration at the SEMA Show burnout pit, Nov. 5, 2024. The event, held annually in Las Vegas, showcases custom builds and high-performance machines from around the world.

A Mad Max-style custom car kicks up smoke during a burnout in the SEMA Show’s burnout pit, Nov. 5, 2024. The high-octane display was part of the annual automotive aftermarket event held in Las Vegas.