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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor fires a weapon toward a target, creating an orangish fireball.

Target Practice

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Logan Bonaguidi fires an M500 shotgun during a live-fire evolution aboard the USS Tripoli in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 15, 2026.

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