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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A large group of airmen lies on concrete and aims service weapons on red wooden structures.

Cream of the Crop

Airmen fire M4 rifles during the Rifle Elementary Excellence in Competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 18, 2025. Competitors who placed in the top 10% received official recognition from the Air Force Security Forces Center and the National Rifle Association.

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