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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A helicopter fires missiles at a target in a night vision photo taken through a round scope.

Target Practice

A Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter fires missiles at a target during a close air support exercise in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 25, 2024. The seven-week training exercise emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of joint and coalition forces.

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