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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The Deputy Defense Secretary speaks from behind a podium.

Ceremonial Address

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan speaks during a ceremony commemorating the 243rd Army Birthday at the Pentagon, June 14, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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