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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Chuck Hagel shakes hands with Guatemalan Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Manuel Lopez Ambrosio as Charge d'Affaires Bruce Williamson from the U.S. Embassy looks on upon Hagel's arrival in Guatemala City, April 24, 2014. Hagel met with the Guatemalan president, defense counterparts and U.S. troops conducting exercises in the area during his visit.

U.S. Defense Chuck Hagel shakes hands with Guatemalan Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Manuel Lopez Ambrosio as Charge d'Affaires Bruce Williamson from the U.S. Embassy looks on upon Hagel's arrival in Guatemala City, April 24, 2014. Hagel met with the Guatemalan president, defense counterparts and U.S. troops conducting exercises in the area during his visit.

U.S. Defense Chuck Hagel shakes hands with Guatemalan Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Manuel Lopez Ambrosio as Charge d'Affaires Bruce Williamson from the U.S. Embassy looks on upon Hagel's arrival in Guatemala City, April 24, 2014. Hagel met with the Guatemalan president, defense counterparts and U.S. troops conducting exercises in the area during his visit.

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