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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A person in a camouflage uniform and helmet fires an assault rifle while on the ground behind sandbags. A shell casing is in the air.

Carbine Drill

Army Spc. Hayden Reeves‑Whitt engages targets with an M4 carbine assault rifle during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2026. The event reinforces grit, cohesion and combat readiness as squads compete for the chance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition.

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