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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with an Afghan leader in front of Afghan troops.

Kabul Visit

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis arrives at the Afghan presidential office building with Afghan Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Tariq Shah Bahrami during his visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2018.

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