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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis greets a U.S. service member while meeting with German, Lithuanian, Dutch, Belgian and American military members at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, May 10, 2017.

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis greets a U.S. service member while meeting with German, Lithuanian, Dutch, Belgian and American military members at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, May 10, 2017.

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