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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur prior to a bilateral exchange in Washington, D.C., July 23, 2024.

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Tags: Estonia, Austin, Defense Secretary, partnerships
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza, DOD VIRIN: 240723-D-PM193-1080.JPG

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