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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis stands for a photo with a group of people in matching red shirts in the Pentagon briefing room.

TAPS Visit

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis stands for a photo with members of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, during their visit to the Pentagon, May 25, 2018. The Pentagon hosted TAPS members for a day of fun and remembrance to honor Memorial Day. TAPS supports people who have lost a family member serving in the military. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.

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