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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines fire weapons at an outdoor range, illuminating a dark sky.

Infrared Effort

Marines use infrared lasers to conduct live-fire moving drills at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 27, 2021. The drills were part of Raid Leaders Course, a two-week course that teaches marksmanship shooting, weapon manipulation, close-quarter tactics and room clearing.

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