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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Troops salute Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and his Bahraini counterpart as they walk on a red carpet on a flightline.

Manama Arrival

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with Bahraini Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Yusuf bin Ahmed bin Hussain Al Jalahma upon arriving in Manama, Bahrain, March 14, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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