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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Pentagon Ceremony

Service members participate in a welcome ceremony for Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper at the Pentagon, July 25, 2019. President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence both spoke during the event.

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