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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Ammo sits on the ground next to soldiers as they fire weapons in a wooded area, creating an orange fireball.

Locked and Loaded

Army Sgt. Merrick Lind conducts M240B machine gun qualification at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 9, 2026. The training sharpens lethality, reinforces core weapon handling skills and strengthens unit readiness for real-world missions.

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