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Pentagon Ceremony

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Indian Prime Minister Rajnath Singh stand on the steps of the Pentagon during an Armed Forces Salute, Dec. 18, 2019.

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Tags: Defense Secretary, partnerships, Indo-Pacific, Esper
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James Lee VIRIN: 191218-D-WA993-1791A.JPG

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