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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis stands across from a man being sworn into office.

Taking the Oath

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis officially swears in Mark T. Esper as the new Secretary of the Army during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Jan. 5, 2018. DoD photo by MC1 Kathryn E. Holm

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