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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis stands next to the Japanese defense minister during an honor cordon.

Honor Cordon

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis welcomes Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera in an honor cordon at the Pentagon, April 20, 2018. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm

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