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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrives in Thailand.

Thailand Arrival

U.S. Embassy officials greet Defense Secretary Jim Mattis after he arrived in Bangkok, Oct. 25, 2017. Mattis will lead the U.S. presidential delegation attending the Royal Cremation Rites of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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