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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (right) greets visiting German Minister of Defense Rudolf Scharping outside the Pentagon, Nov. 24, 1998. Following a welcoming ceremony, Cohen and Scharping will meet to discuss a range of security issues of interest to both nations.

Secretary Cohen greets German Minister of Defense Rudolf Scharping at the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (right) greets visiting German Minister of Defense Rudolf Scharping outside the Pentagon, Nov. 24, 1998. Following a welcoming ceremony, Cohen and Scharping will meet to discuss a range of security issues of interest to both nations.

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