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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two men stand at the top of Pentagon steps lined by an honor guard of uniformed service members.

Pentagon Pair

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen stand together at a Pentagon welcome ceremony, Sept. 27, 2019. The two defense leaders met to discuss mutual security issues and cooperation.

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