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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier leans over a weapon.

Sniper Competition

Army Spc. Kristofer Encinas prepares to fire a weapon during the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 21, 2019. The competition is designed to improve professionalism and enhance esprit de corps

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