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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with his German counterpart as they pose in front of their nations' flags.

Brussels Handshake

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis poses for a photo with German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the NATO defense ministers conference in Brussels, June 8, 2018, while meeting to reaffirm their nations’ long-standing defense relationship. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.

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