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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor in a helmet and sunglasses aims a machine gun on a cloudy day while other soldiers stand behind.

Heavy Metal

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon House fires a .50-caliber machine gun during crew-served weapons qualifications aboard the USS Milius in the Indian Ocean, July 23, 2025.

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