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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis laughs while walking in a hallway crowded with musicians and cheerleaders.

Pep Rally

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis cheers on the Army football team during a pep rally at the Pentagon, Dec. 8, 2017, before the upcoming Army-Navy football game. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr

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