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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) is escorted by Vice Admiral Couyoumdjian as he inspects the troops at a full military honors ceremony at the Diego Portales Building in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 16, 1999. Cohen is in Santiago to meet with defense officials and discuss issues of interest to both nations.

Secretary Cohen inspects the troops at a full military honors ceremony in Santiago.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) is escorted by Vice Admiral Couyoumdjian as he inspects the troops at a full military honors ceremony at the Diego Portales Building in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 16, 1999. Cohen is in Santiago to meet with defense officials and discuss issues of interest to both nations.

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