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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Mattis examines an antique cannon at the Indonesian Defense Ministry.

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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis talks with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu at the Indonesian Defense Ministry in Jakarta, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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