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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Several senators sit at a desk as a man reaches across to shake hands.

Confirmation Hearing Handshake

Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper shakes hands with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s confirmation hearing on his nomination to serve as secretary of defense, July 16, 2019.

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  • Credit: Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith, DOD VIRIN: 190716-D-SV709-0084.JPG
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