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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines shoot pistols at targets at night on the deck of a military ship.

Hitting the Mark

Marines conduct live-fire weapons training aboard the USS America to enhance weapon familiarity and marksmanship proficiency in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5, 2025.

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