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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (right) meets with Defense Minister Miloslav Vyborny of the Czech Republic (left) at the Pentagon, April 21, 1997. As the Czech Republic is considered a likely candidate for NATO membership, discussions centered on preparing their military to effectively operate in conjunction with other nations of the alliance.

Secretary of Defense Cohen meets with Czech Republic Defense Minister Vyborny.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (right) meets with Defense Minister Miloslav Vyborny of the Czech Republic (left) at the Pentagon, April 21, 1997. As the Czech Republic is considered a likely candidate for NATO membership, discussions centered on preparing their military to effectively operate in conjunction with other nations of the alliance.

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