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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers lying on the ground fire a weapon, creating red laser streaks across a field and mountain under a starry night sky.

Lasers & Stardust

Soldiers shoot an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during a night fire qualification as part of the Nevada National Guard Best Warrior Competition in Hawthorne, Nev., March 14, 2026.

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