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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman wearing protective glasses and earplugs takes aim using the scope of a weapon.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Lovely De Vera aims an M4A1 carbine during a marksmanship training course at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2025. The M4A1, combined with the new direct view optic, offers close quarters battle enhancements and long-range capabilities.

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