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President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with an Air Force general.

Space Shake

President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Air Force Gen. John W. Raymond, U.S. Space Command commander, during a White House ceremony with Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper, Aug. 29, 2019.

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Credit: Lisa Ferdinando, DOD VIRIN: 190829-D-BN624-0255.JPG

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