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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man wearing a camouflage military uniform, helmet, protective sunglasses and gloves lies on his stomach to look through the scope of the weapon he is holding.

Taking Aim

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaheel Allen, assigned to the Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aims an M240B machine gun on the flight deck of the USS Boxer during a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 27, 2026.

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