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    Soldiers Take Aim for Drone Defense Exercise [Image 3 of 4]

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are participating in a firearms training exercise at an outdoor shooting range. One soldier is actively firing a weapon downrange while others observe from behind, all wearing hearing protection. The range is set against a backdrop of open grassland and dense evergreen forest.

    WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    06.25.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Meredith Vincent 

    122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    Soldiers from 156th Information Operations Battalion, 56th Theater Information Operations Group, Washington National Guard, watch over a drone defense exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during exercise Operation Athens, June 25, 2026. Exercise Operation Athens is a competition hosted by the 56th TIOG that immerses Soldiers in realistic, fast-moving information environments that mirror the complexities of modern operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Meredith Vincent)

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    Date Taken: 06.25.2026
    Date Posted: 07.13.2026 17:04
    Photo ID: 9806841
    VIRIN: 260625-Z-VE355-6040
    Resolution: 4545x3126
    Size: 3.48 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, US
    Web Views: 17
    Downloads: 1

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    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform is aiming a semi-automatic shotgun at an outdoor shooting range. The soldier is wearing hearing protection headset with a communication microphone and protective eyewear. A pink bib/vest is partially visible, suggesting this may be a competitive shooting event or marksmanship training.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is aiming a pump-action shotgun at a shooting range. The soldier is wearing protective eyewear and has a U.S. flag patch visible on the left shoulder. The setting appears to be an outdoor military firing range with a treeline and open field in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are participating in a firearms training exercise at an outdoor shooting range. One soldier is actively firing a weapon downrange while others observe from behind, all wearing hearing protection. The range is set against a backdrop of open grassland and dense evergreen forest.
    A U.S. military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is firing a shotgun at a clay pigeon shooting range. The shooter is wearing hearing protection and has an American flag patch visible on the left sleeve. Smoke is visible from the muzzle and orange clay target fragments can be seen in the air, indicating a successful hit.

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