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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier rides on top of a military vehicle while holding the machine gun attached to the top.

Hickory Sting

Army Spc. Kevin Hale provides security during Operation Hickory Sting at Fort Irwin, Calif., July 7, 2019. Hickory Sting is a training event focused on combined arms maneuver and collective gunnery.

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