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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with Norwegian Defense Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 17, 2017. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

Honor Cordon

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with Norwegian Defense Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 17, 2017. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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