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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Service members render honors during a welcome ceremony for the Dutch Minister of Defense at the Pentagon.

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Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III pause at the top of the steps of the Pentagon for honors before the start of their meeting, July 13, 2022.

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