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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A person lying on their stomach outdoors in the snow wearing a camouflage military uniform, helmet and goggles looks through the scope of a weapon; the outer end of the scope is red.

Taking Aim

A soldier assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, uses his M4 carbine weapon-mounted optics during a situational training exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Jan. 18, 2026. The exercise tested soldiers' ability to react in a tactical environment.

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