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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier shown in profile fires a weapon at night. The sky in the background looks teal.

Shadow Fire

A member of the Green Berets assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group fires downrange during a simulated night ambush attack at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash., April 22, 2026. The unit conducts special operations throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.

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