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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine lying in a wooded area looks through the scope of a large machine gun during daytime.

Scoping the Scene

Marine Corps Cpl. Ty Strickland aims an M240 machine gun during platoon attack drills at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Nov. 21, 2025. The training enhances combat readiness, improves communication and develops small-unit leadership skills.

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