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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and his German counterpart speak from behind lecterns.

Ministry Briefing

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius speak to members of the press during a joint briefing at the Ministry of Defense in Berlin, Jan 19, 2023.

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