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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

General shakes hands with president.

Chairman's Ceremony

President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Army Gen. Mark A. Milley upon the latter’s assumption of office as the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 30, 2019.

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