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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sparks fly as a military vehicle fires a reddish, orange laser across a mountain.

Laser Focused

A Marine Corps light armored vehicle shoots an M242 25 mm main gun during a low-light live-fire training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024. The training was designed to maintain readiness and proficiency in mission-essential capabilities.

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