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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Marine Marksman

A Marine spots a target while participating in a designated marksman range during Exercise Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 3, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with Egypt that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation.

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