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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) escorts Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable John Howard, through an armed forces honor cordon into the Pentagon on June 27, 1997.

Secretary Cohen escorts Prime Minister Howard into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) escorts Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable John Howard, through an armed forces honor cordon into the Pentagon on June 27, 1997.

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