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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman stands and points to a section of a rifle being held by another airman in a classroom setting; other airmen sit nearby.

Learning New Skills

An Air Force basic cadet from the class of 2029 receives instructions during the Combat Training and Maintenance Course at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 22, 2025. The course enhances participants' readiness and lethality by familiarizing them with various weapon systems.

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