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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine wearing a vest stands and fires a pistol in a shooting range between safety fencing.

Sharp Shooter

Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christopher Fencel fires an M18 service pistol during a shooting competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2024. Shooting competitions provide a controlled environment for units to test their precision and accuracy under pressure to ensure they remain prepared for real-world contingencies.

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