An Airman assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing discharged an M4A1 carbine at Kapaun Air Station in Germany during a NATO training exchange built around interoperability among Allied and partner forces. Senior Airman Jared Lovett of the U.S. Air Force photographed the shot, capturing a strong muzzle flash.

The M4A1 continues to appear on ranges used by NATO member forces for this type of proficiency work. The image was presented as a photo of the day.