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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Australian Minister of Defense John Moore (right) is escorted by Commander of Troops Col. Gregory Gardner (center), U.S. Army, and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) as Moore inspects the joint honor guard during a full honor arrival ceremony at the Pentagon on May 3, 1999. Following the ceremony, Cohen and his senior advisors will meet with Moore and his delegation to discuss international and regional security issues of mutual interest to both nations.

Australian Minister of Defense John Moore inspects the joint honor guard at the Pentagon.

Australian Minister of Defense John Moore (right) is escorted by Commander of Troops Col. Gregory Gardner (center), U.S. Army, and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) as Moore inspects the joint honor guard during a full honor arrival ceremony at the Pentagon on May 3, 1999. Following the ceremony, Cohen and his senior advisors will meet with Moore and his delegation to discuss international and regional security issues of mutual interest to both nations.

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