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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers in helmets work together to operate a machine gun positioned out of an aircraft.

Heavy Metal

Soldiers in a CH-47 simulate conducting an engagement lane using an M240B at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 18, 2025.

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