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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine aims a weapon.

Ready to Fire

Marine Corps Sgt. Carino Ochoalopez prepares to fire an air-loaded M240B machine gun during the Iron Mike competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 7, 2022. Competitors from across the Marine Corps had 12 hours to complete a more than 20-mile course that tested core skills and included multiple physical challenges.

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