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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) meets with his Brazilian counterpart Minister of Defense Elcio Alvares (right) at the Ministry of Defense in Brasilia, Brazil, on Nov. 12, 1999. Cohen is in Brazil to meet with senior government leaders.

Secretary Cohen meets with his Brazilian counterpart Minister of Defense Elcio Alvares.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) meets with his Brazilian counterpart Minister of Defense Elcio Alvares (right) at the Ministry of Defense in Brasilia, Brazil, on Nov. 12, 1999. Cohen is in Brazil to meet with senior government leaders.

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