Paratroopers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion “Gladius”, 82nd Airborne Division, practice their M240 and M249 machine gun proficiency during a daytime qualification at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Dec. 17, 2025. The intense machine gun range sharpens the Paratroopers' lethal skills, honing their proficiency in warrior tasks and battle drills as they prepare for upcoming training exercises. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Donte Shelton)
