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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three civilians stand and smile for a photo outdoors by columns of an ornate white building.

Meeting Marcos

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stand for a photo with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines, July 30, 2024.

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