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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman wearing ear plugs balances a machine gun on a wooden beam while firing it during a weapons training exercise.

Beam Balance

An airman participates in a combat arms and maintenance course at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2024. The training teaches airmen weapons safety and the skills needed to operate on the battlefield.

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