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Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (right) and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) are escorted by Commander of Troops Col. Gregory Gardner (center), U.S. Army, as they inspect the joint honor guard during an arrival ceremony for Prodi at the Pentagon on May 7, 1998. Cohen and Prodi will meet to discuss defense issues of interest to both nations. Gardner is the commander, 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard).

Italian Prime Minister Prodi and Secretary Cohen inspect the joint honor guard at the Pentagon.

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (right) and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) are escorted by Commander of Troops Col. Gregory Gardner (center), U.S. Army, as they inspect the joint honor guard during an arrival ceremony for Prodi at the Pentagon on May 7, 1998. Cohen and Prodi will meet to discuss defense issues of interest to both nations. Gardner is the commander, 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard).

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