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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man and woman shake hands.

Richardson Handshake

Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, meets with Colombian Minister of Defense Diego Molano to discuss the U.S.-Colombia security partnership. The meeting was in Colombia Nov. 17, 2021.

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