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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper shakes hands with another man as others look on.

Riyadh Welcome

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper is greeted by Saudi Vice Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman after arriving in Saudi Arabia, Oct. 21, 2019.

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