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Austin and Wallace

United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stand at attention on the steps of the Pentagon during a welcome ceremony for Wallace, July 12, 2021.

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Tags: United Kingdom, Austin, Defense Secretary, partnerships
Credit: Jim Garamone, DOD VIRIN: 210712-D-FN314-001C.JPG

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