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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

British Defense Secretary Michael C. Fallon, center front, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walk through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, March 11, 2015. Both leaders met to discuss defense matters of mutual concern.

HONOR CORDON

British Defense Secretary Michael C. Fallon, center front, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walk through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, March 11, 2015. Both leaders met to discuss defense matters of mutual concern.

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