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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti on a red carpet past an honor guard.

Red Carpet Walk

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti in Rome, Feb. 12, 2018. The two leaders discussed the U.S.-Italian defense partnership and other topics of mutual interest during a meeting. U.S. Embassy Rome photo

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