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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two defense leaders unveil a portrait during a ceremony at the Pentagon.

Portrait Unveiling

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter unveil Secretary Carter's official portrait during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Feb. 2, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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