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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Federal Republic of Germany Minister of Defense Rudolf Scharping (left) escorts Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) during an armed forces full honors welcoming ceremony at the Ministry of Defense, Bonn, Germany, on Feb. 8, 1999.

Minister Scharping escorts Secretary Cohen during a ceremony in Bonn, Germany.

Federal Republic of Germany Minister of Defense Rudolf Scharping (left) escorts Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) during an armed forces full honors welcoming ceremony at the Ministry of Defense, Bonn, Germany, on Feb. 8, 1999.

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