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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) accompanied by Italian Minister of Defense Beniamino Andreatta (left), inspects the honor guard at the Ministry of Defense in Rome, on Sept. 28, 1998. Following the honor arrival ceremony, the two defense leaders will meet to discuss a range of regional and global security issues.

Secretary Cohen inspects the honor guard at the Ministry of Defense in Rome.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) accompanied by Italian Minister of Defense Beniamino Andreatta (left), inspects the honor guard at the Ministry of Defense in Rome, on Sept. 28, 1998. Following the honor arrival ceremony, the two defense leaders will meet to discuss a range of regional and global security issues.

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