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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis embraces Argentinian Defense Minister Oscar Aguad.

Defense Greeting

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Argentinian Defense Minister Oscar Aguad during his visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug. 15, 2018. U.S. Embassy photo

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