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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier fires a weapon next to a fellow soldier, creating a bright, hazy fireball.

Blaring Bright

A soldier fires an M3 Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle during a combined arms live-fire exercise at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Dec. 13, 2025.

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