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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier shows other soldier how to use a gun.

Gunnery Skills

Army Sgt. Timothy Thorland tests a Nigerien soldier on hands-on gunnery skills at Tondibiah, Niger, May 25, 2021. Soldiers are evaluated on ability to execute basic mortar skills.

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