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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers fire a missile into a blue sky in an open area near a coastline.

Sting Shot

U.S. and Croatian soldiers fire an FIM-92 Stinger missile during Exercise Shield 24 near Pula, Croatia, April 12, 2024. The training, which also includes Polish, Slovenian and French armed forces, emphasizes air defense tactics and live-fire engagements.

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