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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks while sitting at a table adorned with U.S. and Ukrainian flags next to the Ukrainian president.

25th Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers opening remarks during the 25th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, delivered opening remarks as well.

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