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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis reviews the troops.

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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis reviews Egyptian service members during arrival ceremonies in Cairo, Dec. 2, 2017. The secretary met with Egypt's Defense Minister Gen. Sedki Sobhi. Mattis is traveling to Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Kuwait to re-affirm the enduring U.S. commitment to partnerships in the Middle East, West Africa and South Asia. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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