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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. and Mexican defense leaders watch a parade.

Armed Forces Parade

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis watches an armed forces parade with other U.S. and Mexican defense leaders in Mexico City, Sept. 15, 2017. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr

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