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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers stand in a row on dirt holding machine guns as if about to fire at targets. One soldier is in focus.

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Army paratroopers conduct marksmanship training with the M4 carbine in the Middle East, May 21, 2026. Such training helps soldiers maintain weapons proficiency, accuracy and weapons-handling skills in a variety of settings.

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