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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Philippines Secretary of National Defense Orlando Mercado (right) listens as Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) responds to a reporter's question during a joint press conference in Manila, Philippines, on Oct. 3, 1999. Cohen is traveling through the Western Pacific to meet with senior government leaders.

Philippines Secretary of National Defense Mercado listens as Secretary Cohen responds to a reporter's question.

Philippines Secretary of National Defense Orlando Mercado (right) listens as Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) responds to a reporter's question during a joint press conference in Manila, Philippines, on Oct. 3, 1999. Cohen is traveling through the Western Pacific to meet with senior government leaders.

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