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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in tactical gear kneels behind grass while looking through the scope of a weapon as a fellow soldier keeps watch.

Scoping the Scene

Army Spc. Bon Akeya, left, and Sgt. Trenton Vagts conduct dry fire to prepare for a squad live-fire exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 28, 2026. The training allowed soldiers to practice movement, communication and small-unit leadership.

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