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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines lie on the ground while firing weapons into a field during the day.

Practice Makes Perfect

Marine Corps recruits conduct live-fire drills during rifle qualification practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 17, 2025. The training tested recruits on their comprehension of the fundamentals in marksmanship.

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