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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Minister of Defense of Egypt Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi (right) is escorted by Commander of Troops Lt. Col. Mark Armstrong (center), U.S. Army, and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) as he inspects the joint service honor guard during a military full honor arrival ceremony at the Pentagon on May 18, 1999. The two defense leaders will meet to discuss a range of security issues, both global and regional, of interest to both nations.

Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi inspects the honor guard at the Pentagon.

Minister of Defense of Egypt Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi (right) is escorted by Commander of Troops Lt. Col. Mark Armstrong (center), U.S. Army, and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) as he inspects the joint service honor guard during a military full honor arrival ceremony at the Pentagon on May 18, 1999. The two defense leaders will meet to discuss a range of security issues, both global and regional, of interest to both nations.

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