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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III shakes hands with another man as both hold up documents.

Signature Moment

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Norwegian Minister of Defense Odd Enoksen sign a roadmap to deepen cooperation between U.S. and Norwegian special operations forces during a meeting at the Pentagon, Nov. 16, 2021.

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