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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier lying in the grass in a wooded area fires a weapon as ammo flies into the air.

Hot Shot

A soldier engages targets from a concealed firing position during Operation Pathways at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, March 29, 2026. The operation is a series of exercises designed to strengthen interoperability with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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