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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers fire a cannon at a cemetery at night.

Cannon Craft

Soldiers assigned to the Presidential Salute Battery of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” fire a cannon at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Oct. 8, 2019. Soldiers assigned to the battery practice cannon firing every week to ensure they achieve perfection during ceremonies.

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