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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires a Next Generation Squad Weapon system with an instructor under an outdoor tent.

Next-Gen Weapon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participates in a Next Generation Squad Weapon system M7 and M250 firing demonstration at Fort Benning, Ga., Sept. 4, 2025.

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