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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier lays in the dirt while firing a weapon on a gloomy day as ammunition lays on the right and green hills to the left.

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A soldier fires M4 carbines during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 3, 2025. The training event ensures soldiers meet operational standards and maintain mission-essential skills.

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