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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

James N. Mattis, the 26th Secretary of Defense, poses for his official portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon, Jan 25, 2017.

Former Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis

James N. Mattis was the 26th Secretary of Defense. Here, he poses for his official portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon, Jan 25, 2017. Army photo by Monica King

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