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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 18, 2017. The leaders met to discuss matters of mutual concern. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 18, 2017. The leaders met to discuss matters of mutual concern. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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