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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense secretary shakes hands with Indonesian defense minister.

Pentagon Greeting

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis welcomes Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu to the Pentagon for meetings. Before the arrival ceremony, Mattis spoke with reporters about the lesson today’s service members could learn from the late Sen. John S. McCain. DoD photo by Jim Garamone

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