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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier wearing a face mask lies on the ground pointing a sniper rifle, as another in a mask sits some distance behind him.

Sniper Safety

An Army sniper team works together to sight in targets during a qualification event at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, May 2, 2020. Soldiers ensured they adhered to social distancing guidelines as they demonstrated proficiency on their assigned weapons amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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