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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis stands with Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak on steps leading to a Pentagon entrance, flanked by troops.

Pentagon Welcome

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis stands with Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak during an enhanced honor cordon welcoming him to the Pentagon, April 27, 2018. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm

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