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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in tactical gear operates a weapon on their shoulder while standing in front of a wooded area during the day.

Stinger Slinger

Army Spc. Venelin Andonov operates an FIM-92 Stinger during training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., March 19, 2026. The training was designed to prepare soldiers for real-world combat operations.

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