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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (left) stands with Ukrainian Defense Minister Olexandr Kuzmuk as the National Anthem is played during arrival ceremonies at Borispil Airport, Kiev, Ukraine, July 11, 1997. Cohen visited Ukraine to attend the closing ceremonies of the NATO Partnership for Peace exercise Cooperative Neighbor, which involved the participation of American troops along with those from 12 other nations, and to meet with the Ukrainian leadership on a variety of security issues.

Secretary Cohen stands with Defense Minister Kuzmuk for the National Anthem.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (left) stands with Ukrainian Defense Minister Olexandr Kuzmuk as the National Anthem is played during arrival ceremonies at Borispil Airport, Kiev, Ukraine, July 11, 1997. Cohen visited Ukraine to attend the closing ceremonies of the NATO Partnership for Peace exercise Cooperative Neighbor, which involved the participation of American troops along with those from 12 other nations, and to meet with the Ukrainian leadership on a variety of security issues.

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