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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Ammo sits on a dirt ground as a Marine lies on sandbags while firing a weapon next to fellow Marines.

Sandy Shooting

A Marine fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire range event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2025. During the training event, Marines reinforced basic machine gun marksmanship skills and learned to employ them safely, accurately and tactically.

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