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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine fires at a target in a field in a motion blurred photograph.

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A Marine fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 22, 2024. The event tests the Marines’ infantry skills while under physical duress and builds esprit de corps among small units through friendly rivalries.

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