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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Wainwright Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, right, and Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan visit Fort Wainwright, Alaska, July 24, 2021. Alaska is the first stop in a week-long trip that includes Singapore; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Manila, Philippines. Austin will be meeting with key leaders to reaffirm defense relationships and conduct bilateral meetings with senior officials.

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